Kendrick Lamar Headlines Hey Neighbor Festival in South Africa

The Grammy-winning rapper reveals his 2015 album 'To Pimp a Butterfly' was inspired by his first visit to the country.

Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the Hey Neighbor festival in South Africa, drawing rave reviews.
Lamar revealed that his 2015 album 'To Pimp a Butterfly' was inspired by his first visit to South Africa in 2014.
The festival also featured performances from Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. and Grammy-nominated Khalid.
Organizers aim to make the festival one of the biggest on the African continent, with international acts performing alongside local musicians.
South African amapiano artists Musa Keys and Tyla, both nominated for the 2024 Grammys, also performed at the festival.