Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city already has the makings of a classic coming of age film and now fans will have a chance to catch it on-screen.
According to The Fader, K. Dot is teaming up director Kahlil Joseph and a slew of actors to bring his major debut to life in a short film.
The film is being described as "a kaleidoscope of storylines and ideas that defy typical categorization to explore new languages and new forms."
The site also reports Joseph recently won a Sundance Award for his work with Flying Lotus on "Until The Quiet Comes."
m.A.A.d will premiere at Sundance's first annual NEXT Fest, a mini-film festival showcasing budding directors and rising artists at the Ace Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles on Aug. 9.
The NEXT Fest will also feature a panel discussion, followed by a screening of Sundance winner Imperial Dreams and a performance from Tinashe.
Kendrick Lamar has been pretty busy these days. The Compton rapper is also gearing up for the release of his sophomore album.
As previously reported, Lamar revealed a few details on his forthcoming release in an interview with Complex.
He said he has recorded 30 to 40 new songs for the album, which should be ready for a fourth quarter release in 2014.
Lamar also said he trusts his creative process while trying to follow-up GKMC.
"If I keep focusing on, 'I need to make something better than good kid,' it's going to be just that. That's not challenging yourself. I don't want to become that person reflecting on what has been done. What I'm doing now is the question. I'm only as good as my last word, my last hook, my last bridge."
Stay tuned for more updates on Kendrick Lamar's upcoming album.
