Sampling “So [rt]” by Knxwledge, the ninth song on To Pimp a Butterfly is a list of Kendrick Lamar’s virtues, and an image of his trip to Africa. Kendrick knows everything: Compton, street shit, consciousness, highs, lows, and not caring about receiving recognition for his goodness. With this deep cut, he also deepened his critical acclaim. —J.B.

As Kendrick Lamar gets ready to headline the Super Bowl, revisit his best songs, from huge hits to intricate verses.

Super Bowl 59 has finally arrived, with all eyes on the matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. But another major player will be featured on football's biggest stage Sunday night in New Orleans,