Sampling “So [rt]” by Knxwledge, the ninth song on To Pimp a Butterfly is a list of Kendrick Lamar’s virtues, and an image of his trip to Africa. Kendrick knows everything: Compton, street shit, consciousness, highs, lows, and not caring about receiving recognition for his goodness. With this deep cut, he also deepened his critical acclaim. —J.B.

Anticipation is building for Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 59 halftime show. On Feb. 9, once the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have gone to the locker room for intermission, Lamar, who just won all five Grammy awards he was nominated for including Song of the Year and Record of the Year,