New York Rapper Kemba is More Than a Kendrick Lamar Co-Sign
A moment onstage gave Kemba a boost, but he's already a familiar face in NYC. We spoke to Kemba about his latest album 'Negus,' changing his name from YC The Cynic, and what's next.
When Kemba was called onstage to rap for Kendrick Lamarlast month, he didn't expect to be recognized on the street in the weeks that followed. But that's what happened—his freestyle for Lamar set off a wave of attention that's still ongoing.
But that's just the beginning. Kemba's Negus was one of 2016's best albums, and he has big plans in store for 2017. We sat down with Kemba to discuss that co-sign, growing up in the Bronx, and how he decided on the name change.
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