Kendrick Lamar Will Perform 'To Pimp A Butterfly' With National Symphony Orchestra

His first orchestral performance.

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On October 20, Kendrick Lamar will perform songs off his critically acclaimed album To Pimp A Butterfly with the National Symphony Orchestra. The event, which was announced today, will offer lucky fans a unique concert experience at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This will be the first time Kendrick has performed with an orchestra, and will follow Nas’ 20th anniversary performance of Illmatic with the group last year. Tickets will be available on Tuesday at 10 a.m. here, starting at $35 USD. For more information, visit The Washington Post.

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