Kendrick Lamar has made a name for himself with politically charged lyrics that deliver some hard truths, but today the Compton rapper is reminding the world that he's perfectly capable of delivering some breezy pop music with Maroon 5.
The new single, "Don't Wanna Know," which features Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar getting nostalgic about past relationships. You can listen to the relaxed, laid back new song on YouTube here.
Of course, this isn't Kendrick Lamar's first foray into pop music -- in 2012 he worked with British singer Dido on "Let Us Move On," and previously worked with Adam Levine on the Lonely Island comedy track "YOLO."
"Don't Wanna Know" comes just a week after Lamar took home the awards for "Lyricist of the Year," "Best Live Performer," and "Best Featured Verse" (for his part on Beyonce's "Freedom,") at the BET Hip Hop Awards. Lamar is currently working on an untitled collaboration project with J.Cole.
By Michael Lacerna for RAPstation.com
