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Kendrick Lamar Breaks Down "Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst"

In the latest installment of Life + Times’ DECODED series, Kendrick Lamar breaks down the track

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In the latest installment of Life + Times‘ DECODED series, Kendrick Lamar breaks down the track “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst” off his latest album good kid, m.A.A.d city. A poignant track based on a true story, hear Kendrick Lamar tell in his own words the tragic story of a friend that inspired one of the rapper’s favorite verses off the album. Enjoy the video and if you haven’t heard the full album yet, grab your copy now from iTunes.

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