![]() We think the Tesla's odd yoke-style steering wheel compromises the driving experience, too, but at least a regular wheel is once again available. The Model S also has a six-figure price tag that just doesn't jibe with its mid-luxe interior, especially compared with the Lucid and BMW's deluxe cabins. However, cutting-edge competitors such as the BMW i7 and Lucid Air have taken much of the Tesla's spotlight. Plus, the 1020-hp tri-motor Plaid performance model leaps to 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds, which is as quick as a multimillion-dollar hypercar. After all, the Model S offers up to 405 miles of range on a single charge. While the 2023 Tesla Model S falls behind newly developed rivals with more over-the-top features and longer driving ranges, the sedan-like hatchback continues to be competitive. Read the full Kendrick Lamar interview with Rolling Stone here.The car that kickstarted the EV revolution is starting to show its age. As long as the artist remains true to the craft of hip-hop and the culture of it, it is what it is. Still have them raps going crazy on that album and have a Number One record, wink-wink. It gets tricky because you can have that one big record, but you can still have that integrity at the same time. If you’re saying you’re a different type of artist and you don’t really care about the art form of being the best rapper, then so be it. I cannot call myself the best rapper if I have a ghostwriter. It depends on what arena you’re putting yourself in. It’s for the person driving to their 9-to-5 that don’t feel like they wanna go to work that morning. Which ultimately dampers the listener, because at the end of the day, it’s not for us. I watch a lot of good artists go down like that because you’re so focused on what numbers this guy has done, and it dampers your own creativity. Everybody’s not going to be able to be a Kendrick Lamar. We’re talking about someone that is scared to make their own voice, chases somebody else’s success and their thing, but runs away from their own thing. That’s where the initial change will start from.Ī wack artist uses other people’s music for their approval. ![]() ![]() On the record, I made an action to not speak about what’s going on in the world or the places they put us in. So, on and off the album, I took it upon myself to take action in my own community. It weighs you down and it drains your energy when you’re speaking about something or someone that’s completely ridiculous. Are we gonna keep talking about it or are we gonna take action? You just get to a point where you’re tired of talking about it. ![]() ![]() “You can talk about dreams all day and ‘what I want,’” he says, “but you gotta put an action behind it.” Photograph by Mark Seliger post shared by Rolling Stone on at 5:40am PDT The rapper discusses his vices, working with Beyoncé on ‘Lemonade,’ his latest album ‘Damn.,’ the future and more. Kendrick Lamar appears on our latest cover. The RS conversation also included the issue of ghostwriting in Hip Hop.Ĭheck out some excerpts from the Q&A below. Dot addressed not presenting very many lyrics about Donald Trump as well as his Element” line about “wack artists.” He discussed the perception that his commercial success has made him a “Pop” artist. Lamar gave an extensive interview to Rolling Stone, and the 7-time Grammy Award winner spoke about his critically acclaimed LP. His DAMN album debuted at #1 with the largest first-week sales numbers of the year, and the project has since spent 16 consecutive weeks in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200.ĭAMN was the best-selling album of the first six months of 2017, and it’s now certified double platinum.Įarlier this year, the Compton emcee also earned his first #1 Hot 100 single as a lead artist with “Humble.” (AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar is arguably the best rapper alive. ![]()
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