Kendrick Lamar Says DMX is One of His Influences

Kendrick Lamar says DMX played an important role in peaking the young rapper's interest in the Hip Hop game.

Kendrick Lamar may be one of Hip Hop's most forward-thinking emcees, but even he is willing to admit to some influences.

"[DMX] really [got me started] on music," Kendrick explained in an interview with Philadelphia's Power 99.

"That first album [It's Dark and Hell Is Hot] is classic, [so he had an influence on me]."

Source - Hip Hop DX