Kendrick Lamar

2022 - 10 - 2

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Watch Kendrick Lamar Perform “Rich Spirit” and “N95” on SNL (Pitchfork)

Lamar also brought out Sampha for a rendition of “Father Time” from his latest album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

Morale & The Big Steppers](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/kendrick-lamar-mr-morale-and-the-big-steppers/). For “Father Time,” Lamar brought out [Sampha](https://pitchfork.com/artists/31502-sampha/), who appears on the studio version of the song. He’s also gearing up for a stretch European tour dates as part of his [2022 world tour](https://pitchfork.com/news/kendrick-lamar-announces-2022-tour/), which kicks off in Amsterdam on October 7. [announced](https://pitchfork.com/news/kendrick-lamar-and-megan-thee-stallion-announced-as-snl-musical-guests/) in September that Kendrick Lamar, Willow, and Megan Thee Stallion would be its musical guests for the month of October. Lamar joined the Miles Teller-hosted show to perform “Rich Spirit,” “ [N95](https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-kendrick-lamars-new-n95-video/),” and “Father Time” from his latest album [Mr. [Kendrick Lamar](https://pitchfork.com/artists/29812-kendrick-lamar/) was the musical guest on the October 1 episode of Saturday Night Live.

Watch Kendrick Lamar perform on SNL, joined by Sampha (Brooklyn Vegan)

The season 48 premiere of SNL had musical guest Kendrick Lamar, and he did three songs with a performance as stunning and artistic as you'd hope...

For his second performance of the night, he did "Father Time" and brought out the song's guest Sampha. For that one, he had a bedroom setup, almost identical to the one he's been using on tour. Morale & The Big Steppers](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/kendrick-lamars-mr-morale-the-big-steppers-a-first-listen-review/), with Kendrick rapping in front of a blank wall, with a silhouette behind him not unlike the one he's been using during parts of [The Big Steppers tour](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/kendrick-lamars-big-steppers-tour-is-a-work-of-art-barclays-center-night-2-review/).

Kendrick Lamar Performs On 'Saturday Night Live's Season 48 ... (Stereogum)

Kendrick Lamar was the musical guest on the season 48 premiere of Saturday Night Live this weekend, and he performed a handful of tracks from his most ...

Miles Teller was the host. It was Lamar’s third time appearing as musical guest on SNL. Kendrick Lamar was the musical guest on the season 48 premiere of Saturday Night Live this weekend, and he performed a handful of tracks from his most recent album

Kendrick Lamar Flawlessly Performs 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers ... (Billboard)

Kendrick Lamar was the musical guest during the season 48 premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 1.

The streaming service is currently offering a 30-day free trial, which you can [sign up for here](https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bachelorette-15f2e58d-3734-4468-b785-e7b22eb97705?cmp=12963&utm_campaign=brand&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=Rakuten&ranMID=42392&ranEAID=JRLLPXArni8&ranSiteID=JRLLPXArni8-BHMVM4P6syCQEMnbRw.FHg&siteID=JRLLPXArni8-BHMVM4P6syCQEMnbRw.FHg). [on Hulu here](https://www.hulu.com/series/saturday-night-live-94218485-ec4e-4e58-9c8c-2acadcb2371c). 1 on the chart. This time, Lamar’s stage design featured the sparse living conditions reminiscent of his recent album cover. 1, stepping onto the stage for flawless performances from his latest chart-topping album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

Watch Kendrick Lamar's Medley SNL Performance (HYPEBEAST)

Watch Kendrick Lamar's Medley SNL Performance: Offering up "Rich Spirit," "N95" and "Father Time."

Lamar then transformed the space into a dimly lit bedroom for “Father Time.” But to bring the song fully to life, the Compton-born rapper brought out Sampha. When Lamar transitions to “N95” the atmosphere matches the energetic track with an array of frenzied lighting effects. Offering up “Rich Spirit,” “N95” and “Father Time.”

Kendrick Lamar kicks off SNL Season 48 in style with 3-song ... (Consequence)

Kendrick Lamar performed Rich Spirit," "N95", and "Father Time" with Sampha on SNL. Watch the replay here.

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