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So far, 2018, another post-album year, shows no sign of Kendricks presence dimming.

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Hes performed for the national college football championship and at the Grammys.

Hes lent his voice to every track on aBlack Panthersoundtrackhe curated and co-produced.

And now hes resumed paying calls on other artists tracks.

Not only does he hail from a different generation, but a different coast.

Its this unity that led to Kendricks appearance on Conrad Tokyo from Tribes 2016 comebackWe Got It from Here … How does one speak on equal terms with a king?

Its enough that he hears you out and dispenses a few words with warmth.

Nipsey Hussle is a rather different matter.

But theres never been much contradiction between banging and being thoughtful.