Kendrick Lamar is taking over Washington D.C. The Compton, CA native is scheduled to perform cuts from his standout album, To Pimp a Butterfly, at the Kennedy Center on October 20. The one-night only performance will feature Lamar being backed by the National Symphony Orchestra, who will tackle the jazz and funk-influenced sound of the album. Tickets for the event are available for Kennedy Center members today (September 29) and will be released to the general public stating tomorrow. Check here for more ticket information.

Kendrick Lamar has been receiving high praise from the music world’s elite. He recently sat down with world-renowned musician Quincy Jones. As part of HYPETRAK Magazine‘s “Generations” series, a wide-eyed K.Dot chopped it up with Quincy Jones about his work on Thriller, hip-hop’s roots and what the future holds. The look Kendrick gives when Quincy drops a true jewel on him is a site to behold. Check it out here.

Last March, Nas graced the stage at the Kennedy Center as part of his Illmatic 20th anniversary victory lap. Like Lamar will be, Nas was backed by a 40-piece orchestra and brought DJ Green Lantern along to cut, scratch and mix during the performance. Nas sold out both nights he performed at the esteemed venue.

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