Heads up. After taking the “Best R&B Artist” award, Miguel served the Nokia Theatre with “How Many Drinks” with this year’s “Best Hip-Hop and New Artist”, Kendrick Lamar. Bottoms up.

Kendrick missed accepting his “Best New Artist” Award, but he hit the stage for “m.A.A.d City” and “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” with Ms. Badu. These two go hand-to-hand.

The kid did good. After hitting the BET Experience stage, Kendrick received a platinum plaque for his critically acclaimed album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Congrats K-Dot and the entire TDE camp.

Robin Thicke has all this love to give and he charms his way with the ladies on his new single featuring Kendrick Lamar. His Blurred Lines album is expected to arrive July 30.

The 26th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards went down last night in Beverly Hills. During the ceremony, Kendrick received his Vanguard Award from the Doc. “Kendrick Lamar is a class act,” said Dre as he took the podium at the Beverly Hilton.  “I’m proud to know him.  I’m proud to work with him and he is an important part of the new generation of hip-hop, and it’s definitely continuing the legacy of Compton.” ru

Roc Nation and TDE connect as they both cruise the block and scoop up their main squeeze. Bridget Kelly’s debut coming soon. Street dreams are made of these.

You just never know who’ll slide through Cole’s show. Last night, the Dollar & A Dream tour made a pit stop in H-Town and Cole brought K-Dot out for a performance. Everybody put 3 fingers in the air!

One of the highlights off good kid m.A.A.d. city was the guest verse Jay Rock laid down for Kendrick. In the latest installment of Life+Times’ Decoded, the Black Hippy member breaks down the lyrics and it’s inspiration.

Earlier this month, a photo surfaced of Eminem and Black Hippy in the lab. Although nothing was recorded, K-Dot talks to MTV about their conversation. He basically told me albums haven’t been done like that in a long time from a new artist, and he can appreciate how I structured the whole thing. Always stay focused on the craft and not indulge in the other crazy stuff that comes around.”

While in Dallas for his good kid m.A.A.d. city tour, Kendrick Lamar returned Bay Bay’s show at K104 and once again went off the top with the cue cards.

From the kitchen to the studio, ScHoolboy serves a plate of them leafy greens on the latest leak off Oxymoron. Depending on your palate, these collard greens may be an acquired taste. Produced by THC.

K-Dot participated in day 2 of the Governor’s Ball on Randall’s Island NYC yesterday. Down below, Nas took the stage later on during the day. Kanye is set to close out the three-day concert tonight. Bonus: Azealia Banks

Kendrick, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock are in Detroit for tonight’s GKMC tour. But before hitting the stage, the linked up with Em, Royce Da 5’9″ and Mr. Porter in the lab. Oh, this is going to be good. thisis50

Kendrick spread West Coast love in NJ last night with his Summer Jam performance and held his own with his Black Hippy crew. No Jay-Z? No problem. mwp

As the original continues to make its rounds on the FM dial, Emeli returns the favor with the alternate version over seas.  The audio, which they premiered live, hits iTunes tonight. hhnm

If you’re over in Eurupe this August, you may want to know that Marshall has announced three shows and is bringing Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf and Kendrick along for the ride. August 17, Slane Castle, Ireland [ tickets ] Plan B, Earlwolf (Tyler, The Creator & Earl Sweatshirt), Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse August 20, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow Summer Session [ tickets ] Kendrick Lamar, Earlwolf (Tyler, The Creator & Earl Sweatshirt), Yelawolf August 22, Stade de France, France [ tickets ] Kendrick Lamar, Earlwolf […]

Last night, Kendrick kicked off the GKMC tour and played at the Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino’s outdoor stage. Here’s a clip of “Money Trees”, “Backseat Freestyle” and more. Buy your tickets today.

Solange revisits her True EP track and Kendrick adds a little mischief of his own for its official release. Purchase the the track on iTunes here. Her new album is coming soon. hhnm

In the second episode of J.Cole’s BornSinner.com series, guest K-Dot shares his upbringing, praises Cole, and shares advice from the likes of Jason Estrada, Erykah Badu and more. Born Sinner arrives June 25. Previously: Ep. 1: Kay Cole

At Molly’s funeral service, Kendrick washes away his sins in a pool full of liquor in his new video featuring Pastor Mike Epps. good kid, m.A.A.d city is available here. Amen. UPDATE: Extended version with a preview of a new ScHoolboy Q track.