Kendrick Lamar has had a pretty remarkable decade. Not only has he ascending to the very top of the hip-hop game, but he has earned massive respect for both his character and his commitment to improving the lives of the less fortunate. Thus many would be fair in assuming that he was, essentially, a standup guy. However, one woman seems to disagree. As it turns out, a fan is claiming that K. Dot's management team promised her an opportunity to meet the rapper after a performance for $350. This fan emailed Kendrick's manager, Dave Free for three minutes of one-on-one time with the Compton rapper. However, according to the fan, Whitney Larkins, the team decided to up the price to a whopping $10,000, all but ensuring that she would not be able to meet Kendrick.
According to AllHipHop Whitney Larkins was deeply hurt by her treatment. Larkins claims she is suing for "deep sadness." She said she was not aiming the lawsuit directly at Kendrick, who she says is "one of the greatest rappers alive of all time who is on par with Tupac Shakur," but rather at Dave Free who she feels is, "arrogant, snotty and an all-around bad dude from the rooter to the tooter."
In 2010, Kendrick embarked on a tour with Tech N9ne and released his mixtape Overly Dedicated, his first major retail release. Overly Dedicated brought Kendrick public recognition and acclaim, and would be quite an achievement for any obscure rapper these days. However, Kendrick was far from done. Later, in 2011, Lamar released the now-classic Section.80. The mixtape catapulted him to newer heights of fame and earned him the title of "New King of the West Coast" by Snoop Dogg, The Game, and Dr. Dre. This new king didn't have to bloviate about his wealth or violence, but rather presented a conscious portrait of what he observed in the world.
The rapper then reached heights absolutely no one expected. Kendrick crafted an instant classic with Good Kid m.A.A.d. City, and quickly became the most respected rapper in the game. By the time he had released To Pimp A Butterfly, Kendrick became something of a role model and sociopolitical spokesman. His music spoke to the myriad issues facing African-Americans today, while promoting a positive message of self-affirmation. Accordingly, his reputation is that of a wise, morally upright, and overall upstanding citizen. Thus, it was quite surprising to hear that a fan of the acclaimed artist is suing him for $1 million over her inability to meet him.
