Kendrick Lamar gave a stellar performance on the hit Crime Drama Power.
In the episode, Kendrick plays a homeless crackhead named Laces who walks up to 50 Cent outside a bodega and tries to sell him some gift cards. He later becomes a trusted sidekick assisting 50’s character commit several crimes.
Power Creator Courtney Kemp shares with EW that “Everyone always wants to play the same part. They all wanna play gangsters. Kendrick Lamar, however, was different. He made a cameo in tonight’s episode of Power because “he showed up to win.”
My name, is my name. Ask me again, i'll tell you the same.#PowerTV. Watch it NOW on the STARZ App: https://t.co/j2vNP4Aco4 pic.twitter.com/JrzuFcaejs
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) July 29, 2018
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Kemp shared that Kendrick’s relationship with 50Cent played a key role in her decision to have him make an appearance on the show.
“He and Kendrick … were hanging out and Kendrick said, ‘I’d really like to be on the show,’ and you know it goes from there. He’s really gifted, tremendously gifted. I mean it’s a total transformation. It is not a version of Kendrick Lamar that you’ve ever seen before. So it’s very exciting.”
We are not sure if Kendrick’s role will be a recurring role on the show. It’s not a bad idea for Kanan (50Cent) to have a sidekick to help him do dirty work. Only time will tell if we will see Laces return.
Fans agree that Kendrick’s debut was a definate show stopper. Check out what fans are saying.
Damn Kendrick a great actor
— 🎲Powers Pleasant 🎲 (@PowersPleasant) July 29, 2018
Kendrick Lamar the best crackhead since Tyrone Biggums.
— Deante’ Hitchcock (@DeanteVH) July 29, 2018
Kendrick stole the show on #PowerTV tonight. From this episode alone, I can see him getting an Emmy nomination for best guest staring role
— Tariq Nasheed 🇺🇸 (@tariqnasheed) July 29, 2018
Kendrick Lamar playing this crackhead on Power is the greatest shit ever 😂 #PowerStarz
— Dev 🗝 (@devtrent_) July 29, 2018
Kendrick Lamar starring in this episode of power is litt 🔥🔥 episode5 pic.twitter.com/ldd7U7CzVZ
— CLOTH SURGEON (@mrdheee) July 29, 2018
