Kendrick Lamar ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ Cover & Tracklist

Still Pimpin’.

“Don’t all dogs go to heaven? Don’t Gangsta’s boogie? Do owl shit stank? Lions, Tigers & Bears. But TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY. Its the American dream nigga….” – lil Homie.

In front of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kendrick leads a nation under a groove for the cover of his sophomore album, To Pimp A Butterfly. Album drops March 23. Pre-order yours today.

UPDATE: Pimps up, tracklist down.

1. “Wesley’s Theory” (Feat. George Clinton & Thundercat)
2. “For Free? (Interlude)”
3. “King Kunta”
4. “Institutionalized” (Feat. Bilal, Anna Wise & Snoop Dogg)
5. “These Walls”
6. “U”
7. “Alright”
8. “For Sale? (Interlude)”
9. “Momma”
10. “Hood Politics”
11. “How Much A Dollar Cost” (Feat. James Fauntleroy & Ronald Isley)
12. “Complexion” (Feat. Rhapsody)
13. “The Blacker The Berry”
14. “You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said)”
15. “i”
16. “Mortal Man”

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  1. ferd says:

    This artwork goes hard!

    1. #teamcanada says:

      BREAKING NEW KANYE WEST LAPTOP GOT STOLEN YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEAN! if you dont believe me go on twitter.

      1. Sean Power says:

        it means there will be a rant coming from kanye how there try kill his creative, and conspiracy to hold him back

      2. BlacRose says:

        That means Kanye album will be dropping way sooner than expected.

      3. Datduderay says:

        It means new sextape nigga. That all im waiting for.

        1. Greenbergs says:

          i’d rather see an amber rose sextape..

    2. bronxbillyunz says:

      TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY = ICEBERG SLIM’S BOOK – PIMP – CHAPTER 9 – THE BUTTERFLY –

      1. BaYFect says:

        what esle can we learn from iceberg slim?

      2. true story no lue says:

        Pimp, trick baby, mama black widow classic literature.

  2. Franchise Tief says:

    Only Jesse Heavyweight is on KDotz level when it comes to groundbreaking art in hip hop to me. This shit fie tho. Check out my new video called Constantly on UTube.

  3. facts says:

    kendrick holding that white baby ?

    1. MassConglom says:

      Black baby you mean.

      1. facts says:

        looks white. zoomed in on it lol

        1. yeah says:

          You know that’s it’s own prophetic message in itself lol

  4. mars says:

    I tried to contact rapradar for them to make a post about my mixtape.. Can I get upvotes to get these niggas attention ? http://paulfinch.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-not-a-drill

    1. mars says:

      It’s not spam. My tape is dope

    2. Jake Zero says:

      RR give this nigga some shine. Or at least kisten to IT. What if it is dope B Dot? You can discover someone.

      Chances are it’s going to be trash. Hut ya never know.

      1. mars says:

        They not trynna let me get no shine

    3. mikey the greek! fk u bama's! says:

      TAKE YO ASS TO DATPIFF WITH THAT BS BAMA!! FK YO SHINE AND YO FEELINGS!!

      1. Supa_Doopa_Ghost1 says:

        Daaaamn homie. Yeen have to crush his shit like that..lol

      2. Da Business says:

        This might be the 1st time that I agreed w/ something u said.

        1. mars says:

          Just listen nigga

          1. Da Business says:

            I skimmed through it, it’s not wack but, it’s not for me.

    4. Waldi says:

      I’LL LISTEN TO IT IF U GIVE MY TRACK A LISTEN “IN THE CUT”

      ALDOBANGER.BANDCAMP.COM

    5. Dafuq says:

      You got some good stuff homie. Usually when I listen to these self claimed music posts, it’s a waste of time. But you have something here. Is this your first project?

      1. mars says:

        First one recorded in a studio.. It’s just a warmup mixtape . My actual one with substance is gonna come out in a few months.. But I wanted to give people lyrics first

      2. The Incredible Creation says:

        have u heard of 4thQu? http://alltheparticulars.blogspot.com/

    6. Honest Feedback says:

      I’ve just finished listening to the whole tape. It’s actually GOOD. It sounds just like any professional album. My only gripe with Hip-Hop in general is the exessive cursing. So, I’ll suggest to ALSO make a clean version where you’re replacing the curse words. I wanna be able to listen to it with family and such. I’d spend money on a clean version, and I know many other Hip-Hop heads would.
      Honest feedback from a total stranger.

      1. mars says:

        Thanks.. This is the warm up to the actual mixtape with actual content.. I just wanted my first tape to show how lyrical someone can actually be on these trap beats that these mainstream artists abuse

  5. TAKE OVER THE FUCKIN NATION TYPE COVER!
    CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY >

    #DemoCrips #ReBloodicans #ToPimpAButterfly #TIMELESS

    1. NightBlazer says:

      Didn’t I beef with you before? I see you supporting the culture but you always try to promote yourself. #timeless stfu

      1. STILL ON MY COCK after allllll these months huh? Get in line, faggot. SMH

        #TIMELESS #TIMELESS #TIMELESS

        1. NightBlazer says:

          You sound like a pissed off rapper that never made it. Keep pushing that trash maybe one day you’ll end up in the unsigned artist bin on WSHH bitch nigga. #timeless

          1. And you sound like a fuckin internet troll that’s been on my COCK for God knows how long for no reason… Fuck is you replying to me for? Corny ass nigga… Go worry about Upvotes & shit. WSHH ass nigga. Kill yaself. LMAO! #TIMELESS

  6. Thirtyyearoldmillionaire says:

    This is s fucking dope album cover …. Man this kendrick album got me feeling hyped ….

  7. K.I. says:

    About that time for Kendrick to fuck shit up again. Shitty-ass rap music, please refrain from fucking w/my hip-hop coverage. Yeezy coming, Kendrick coming, K.R.I.T. & Cole STILL bangs, hell Snoop & Pharrell got some shits that sound like heat. Time for some real shit.

    1. SPANN says:

      U the man for putting in K.R.I.T smh

      Add Curren$y

      Peace

      1. K.I. says:

        Of course man, I had to go get Cadillactica out the store & K.R.I.T. was worth every cent. Good looking out on Pilot Talk III. Definitely looking for that one too.

  8. selim says:

    GET FUCKING READY

  9. fuck you says:

    y’all are about to be educated. we are watching the growth of the future GOAT.

    1. Shock says:

      Whoa…..I love Kendrick….but whoa.

  10. Sina Mailer Daemon Djavadkhani says:

    Where is this photo from?????

  11. Johnny Boy says:

    That cover is the shit!

  12. Kris Kompute says:

    I’m a K.Dot supporter but history shows that album covers that are this active usually make for weak music. The only exception to the rule is MJ’s “Dangerous” and that doesn’t rank in his top 5. I hope I’m wrong. We need his shit to be dope.

  13. The Rock says says:

    I see no sophomore slump in his future

    1. Kris Kompute says:

      Given that this is his 4th album, I would think not.

      1. The Rock says says:

        C’mon man obviously talkin about major release album, know your role

        1. Kris Kompute says:

          ” know your role”

          Lame ass reincarnating Rocky Maivia. Go fuck yourself.

          1. Greenbergs says:

            and shut your mouth!!!!

  14. Reggie Bo says:

    Kendrick is one of the most creative artists as far as imagery. Can’t wait to hear this album

  15. @SkiYewNiverCity says:

    A photoshopped pic of niggas in front of the white house is dope to people smh i gotta laugh

    1. blah says:

      it provokes thought….

      1. @SkiYewNiverCity says:

        Yeah the thought that photoshop is amazing and does wonders

      2. @SkiYewNiverCity says:

        Yea the thought if another rapper did it people would call it dumb, Coonery or nigga shit

      3. thot provoking says:

        So it’s thot provoking!?

  16. Home Of Philly says:

    I love the Album title hahahaha and the art work is legit as well… but all this means jack shit if the album is trash.

  17. highwaysalute says:

    That shit right there lifted my spirits dope as cover! K Dot is about to drop a nuclear bomb on hip hop.

  18. Hussle says:

    Cant wait for Kdot to shut down the haters!!!! Im tellin u….he’s dropping ANOTHER classic

  19. Don P says:

    IM TOO READY FOR THIS SHIT

  20. Sean Power says:

    I feel bad for wale his been promoting his album having listen parties and all and seem to be get lost in between the drake mixtape, the kanye new track and know K.dots new album

    1. BLACKbyBLACKbyBLACK says:

      Hahaha the irony

      1. eldesaparacido says:

        How is it ironic?

    2. Leon Sandcastle says:

      Seems like this happens to Wale all the time

    3. Justin Time says:

      Difference is, Wale music doesn’t speak for itself. He’s mediocre at best. All the Seinfeld cosigns won’t change that

  21. Abe6772 says:

    I can’t wait to dl this illegally

  22. tha OG says:

    Good album cover!!

  23. lostprodigy says:

    Very Gordon Park..ish. Been awhile since cover art struck me this could be epic.

    BTW…He’s a photographer education haters Google some images.

    1. Megamind says:

      You know you can’t mention names of ICONS to these illiterates!
      Gordon Parks is one of the great documentarian photographers to ever live AND he was a brother! Way to know the ledge!

      This photo is in this style! Like his “Great Day In Harlem” photo.

      Megamind

      1. lostprodigy says:

        My nigga.

    2. Dylan Ullman says:

      Wow, thank you for mentioning his name… I just searched him, his photos are incredible.

  24. Very interesting choice for album artwork…I like the direction Kendrick is takin’ this..

    twitter.com/gwill89gfx
    instagram.com/gwill89gfx

  25. mikey the greek! fk u bama's! says:

    YOU FK BOIS PANTIES GET ALL WET OVER ANY THING KENDRICK SMH…1 HALF ASS VERSE AND NOW HE’S GOD FOH BAMAS!!!
    FK YO FEELINGS YOU SWEET SENSITIVE ASS SUGAR DUMPLINGS!!!

    1. GetReal says:

      Shut your bitch ass up and go to another post then faggot you on the post for what? Cuz your bitch ass is a undercover fan

      1. mikey the greek! fk u bama's! says:

        DIE SHEEP!!! FK YO FEELINGS!!!

  26. el jim chapo guzman says:

    Kendrick Lamar got a lot of niggas on his dick thirty five comments for nothing.

    1. GetReal says:

      Just like your bitch ass dick rides the lame ass artists you like only different is they’re irrelevant just like your existence

      1. el jim chapo guzman says:

        Swing along time is over. I’ve crippled more people than polio, you can’t be the first, but you will be the next if you keep trolling.

        1. GetReal says:

          You sound fucking stupid I’m appalled that you even responded with some fuck shit like that

          1. el jim chapo guzman says:

            i’m not playing fuck boi.

  27. Leon Sandcastle says:

    What’s funny is because it’s Kendrick Lamar the cover is DEEP and THOUGHT PROVOKING. But if it was a Gucci or Migos cover it would be labeled as coon shit

    1. Da Business says:

      Stop it…

      Let’s keep it all the way funky. Them n!99@$ would never come up w/ shit like this.

      1. SPANN says:

        They would put different images of themselves up there smh

        Lol HiiPower

    2. nah difference is we know kendrick is thought provoking but can u say that for gucci or migos ? so thats a stupid statement

    3. McGlock says:

      yeah but they don’t make thought provoking music u dumb fuck

      1. Leon Sandcastle says:

        I said nothing about the music. I’m just talking about the cover.

        1. McGlock says:

          then you have no point

    4. Mr. white says:

      You’re 100% right! These people are nothing more than dick riders!!! If this was anybody else this cover would be considered coon shit

    5. joeboogieoooh says:

      nah that artwork is fire no matter who’s it is. tbh i think it would be even better if it was a migos cover

    6. GetReal says:

      i disagree if gucci did this i would probably love it even more

  28. BlacRose says:

    White people are not going to like this.

    1. white guy says:

      i like it, why would i care?

  29. jussayin says:

    slightly racist cover with the judge being white and dead….but i’ll bite….i’m curious about the title…seems deep…i’m ready for this album tho…… k.dot goes hard

    1. GetReal says:

      Nigga that’s Ronald Reagan is he not dead?

  30. Dr. Tre says:

    Sounds like a play off “To Kill A Mockingbird” which makes sense given the direction the album seems to be taking.

  31. Real Nigga Rep says:

    Niggas is that kendrick in the bottom right? I see a trend(similar to wat was did), he used a more matured picture from the GKMC cover were he looks like he was at age 5 here mayb12 or 13 showing his grown spiritual mentality n basically take over shit wit the niggas yah bish #kDotRunRap dope cover.

  32. yorapper says:

    Title is dope!! Not sure about this cover art though, not the concept necessarily but the execution of it.

  33. Gangstaaaa says:

    Mann yall fuckers are so stupid “Thought Provoking” one of yall motherfuckers explain to me what the fuck this cover provokes… Thats right noone of you fuckers know what this cover means so just stfu trying to sound smart

    1. Epul says:

      Cause These motherfucker are used to seeing the same album covers over and over, let em live lol

  34. JetVet718 says:

    It doesn’t feel like his sophomore album, prob because he got two classics under his belt.

  35. realroca says:

    Ano do Rap. Não tem espaço para Rock esse ano. 2015 continua apenas no início.

  36. mars says:

    All of these nobody artists and yall can’t put my mixtape up here ?

    1. THE REAL mac DIESEL says:

      B.DOT IS ON ANOTHER WEBSITE COPYING & PASTING IT AS WE SPEAK!!!!! HA!!!!

      DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!

  37. radio raheem says:

    Shit just got real… Looking forward to this

  38. THE REAL mac DIESEL says:

    WE’LL ALL KNOW WHAT THAT COVER MEANS AFTER LISTENING TO THE ALBUM!!!!

    #KINGKENDRICK

    DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!

  39. Jeslex says:

    Explain the cover to me, niggaz in front of the whitehouse?

  40. The Incredible Creation says:

    so dope.. can’t wait to hear the album… http://alltheparticulars.blogspot.com/

  41. Guest says:

    Cool cover, corny name

  42. eldesaparacido says:

    How about glorifying a 45 year old black man with a savings account and a wife and kids instead of a 20 year old that shoots dice and smokes weed all day?

  43. Dylan Ullman says:

    It’ll be interesting to see the calibre of album versus the album cover because of the fact that it is a somewhat controversial or provocative image. I wonder if there’s some psychological expectation now, as opposed to the GKMC album cover which was much less incendiary — not quite pedestrian, but more modest. And that album is damn near certified classic. Blacker the Berry certainly lives up to the brashness of the album cover so far.

  44. Showercap says:

    I…. I….. I…. don’t see dead people, I see dickriders…. Kendrick is a monster but let’s not act personify the “prisoner of the moment niggas” role so soon…

  45. ZoomZoomDad-Otis says:

    what’s the meaning behind the cover?
    ORAL MAKES YOUR DAY BUT ANAL MAKES YOUR HOLE WEAK. LAUGH OR GTFO!

  46. lostprodigy says:

    Reported Tracklist:

    1. “Wesley’s Theory”
    2. “For Free? (Interlude)”
    3. “King Kunta”
    4. “Institutionalized”
    5. “These Walls”
    6. “U”
    7. “Alright”
    8. “For Sale? (Interlude)”
    9. “Momma”
    10. “Hood Politics”
    11. “How Much a Dollar Cost”
    12. “Complexion”
    13. “The Blacker the Berry”
    14. “You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said)”
    15. “i”
    16. “Mortal Man” (To Pimp a Butterfly)

  47. mr big says:

    still ain’t messing with tetsuo and youth

    1. BlacRose says:

      How? U ain’t even heard K dot album

  48. Leon Sandcastle says:

    I wonder if #4 Institutionalized is the one he performed on the Colbert Report a while ago. I been waiting on the CDQ of that for a minute. Thundercat was there instead of snoop dogg though.

    1. Alex says:

      Terrace Martin as well, Martin and Thundercat could have produced it.

  49. Guest says:

    Top Dawg ain’t even confirm the track list yet… But this might be album of the year.

  50. JEM says:

    Good features. Especially the Bilal, Thundercat, and Rapsody ones. Now too the production…I hope Flying Lotus is all over this.

  51. BlacRose says:

    Her name is Rapsody not Rhapsody my Girl Rapsody on K dot album Holy Sh*t I know she ain’t gonna let K dot out rap her like last time.

  52. KING says:

    Im assuming Institutionalized is the song he performed on Colbert?…Tracklist looks amazing.

      1. do_betta says:

        The features?

        1. JReezy says:

          It’s not. Neither is the other track with Anna Wise, Thundercat and Bilal. It didn’t make the cut. Dope tracks though.

  53. Trilles[Tx] says:

    King Kunta been released and not on rapradar. #disappointed

    1. The Rock says says:

      Only post official releases on here

      1. #teamcanada says:

        itunes is official

        1. The Rock says says:

          it just dropped, its been leaked for a couple days, know your role

          1. #teamcanada says:

            my bad

  54. bcl187 says:

    Wow barely no feats and a full 16 track album…why don’t rappers make albums and work like Kendrick! True rapper

  55. THE guest says:

    clean version is out…I couldn’t wait I had to cop.

  56. Guest says:

    I WOULD LIKE 2 PERSONALLY THANK @Interscope FOR FUCKING UP OUR RELEASE… SOMEBODY GOTS 2 PAY 4 THIS MISTAKE !!!

    Top Dawg

  57. highwaysalute says:

    K dot just dropped the album last night…. it’s a banger!

  58. Thirtyyearoldmillionaire says:

    Hmm what do you lot think about this album ?

    1. ChattyPatty says:

      on first listen 4.5/5 but in do time it will be a classic Mortal Man took me by surprise.

    2. yeah says:

      Poetry. Deeper than deeper than rap. We really got inside his mind on this one. I need answers for this outro

  59. ChattyPatty says:

    Taylor Swift @taylorswift13 · 50minutes ago
    KENDRICK PUT HIS ALBUM OUT EARLY.

    NO ONE TOUCH ME.

    @kendricklamar

    K.Dot won.

  60. the-Lebron-curse. says:

    The end of the album is crazy. Mortal man with tupac now that’s just insane.

  61. BrooklynInDa90s says:

    Not too many features. Won’t hype myself to be disappointed but looking forward to listening

  62. Adam Arsenal says:

    You’re going to get a lot of people trying to convince themselves that this is a good follow up to GKMC. Decent album, has a retro funk sound to it. Expected more bars, though.

    The hype will leave many disappointed.

    1. JReezy says:

      It is a good follow up to GKMC. Not overhyping at all when I say I don’t need to forcefully convince myself that this is a great body of work. I wasn’t expecting another GKMC like album though so maybe it’s easier for me to positively receive this.

  63. IKEEPIT100 says:

    I heard the album..is the production good…yea ..but its legit the sAme tone on every song..u cant even differenciate from whats what..so much for rappers having banging beats…as for DRE…you wouldnt even think he had shit to do on here…this guys always been over hyped..an that alien voice bS..man fuck this…

    1. Blah says:

      Dre had nothing on the album….check the album booklet…

  64. Blah says:

    and that conversation with 2Pac at the end of Mortal Man….is hella crazy, its sound like the conversation sound so real!!!

  65. Adam Arsenal says:

    ‘These Walls’ is an instant classic. Such a great vibe!

  66. Young Givenchy says:

    This album reminds me of A Tribe Called Quest.

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