good kid

About good kid

“good kid“ kicks off good kid, m.A.A.d city’s back half, depicting the immediate aftermath of K.Dot getting jumped by two guys in hoodies at the end of the previous track, “Poetic Justice.” This sets off the album’s theme of realization, ultimately steeling Kendrick’s resolve to get out of the hood. Obviously, that’s easier said than done, as Kendrick delves into the negative effects of gang-culture and being racially profiled by police, who prove to be no help; K. .

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About this song

Credited to

Kendrick Lamar

Album

good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe) · Track 7 of 17

Released

October 22, 2012

Duration

3:34

On Last.fm

840,906 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe)