Kendrick Lamar Jumpstarts 2015 BET Awards Show by Performing "Alright"

Kendrick Lamar reminds us, “We gon’ be alright…”

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Atop a vandalized, graffiti splattered cop-car, Kendrick Lamar opened the 2015 BET Awards show with an all-new version of “Alright.” Live instrumentation, an active supporting cast, and American flag imagery brought the crowd to their feet at the onset of the night’s festivities, celebrating African-American achievement in the music industry. Head over to HYPETRAK for the latest from the music scene.

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