10 Reasons why Kendrick Lamar is the best rapper right now (With Pictures)

6. Versatility

Pick any beat in the world and Kendrick can ride it extremely well. Even in his good kid m.A.A.d city days, Kendrick did a number of guest features on songs with other rappers, R&B singers and pop artists. Whether it’s A$AP Rocky‘s “F***in’ Problems,” Solange Knowles‘ “Looks Good with Trouble” orRobin Thicke‘s “Give It 2 U,” Kendrick always brings his A-game and never sounds uncomfortable or out of place. Even within the hip-hop genre, Kendrick can sound good over a trap beat, some New York boom-bap and even some experimental production – like what is showcased on his latest project “Untitled Unmastered.” It’s safe to assume he’ll be doing more experimentation and genre-bending in the future.