A Quote by Aja Brown

Kendrick Lamar represents Compton's evolution, embodying the New Vision for Compton - Purpose, Prosperity, and Progress.

Aja Brown

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Aja Brown
American - Politician
Born: April 17, 1982

Kendrick Lamar is from Compton, but his Compton and how he expresses that is completely different than NWA and Eazy-E even though they were from the same environment.

Rick Famuyiwa

I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist but an influencer of an entire generation. He represents Compton with great pride, and I am honored to present him with the Key to the City, which symbolizes our deep appreciation for his philanthropic work and commitment to our community.

Aja Brown

Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar sounds decades older than he is, and it's not necessarily the wear and tear that comes from a rough life; instead, his world-weariness seems to result from years of soul-searching.

Anthony Fantano

I think when people think of Compton, of course, they always think of gangster rap. But if you ever had an opportunity to go to Compton, you would know that Compton is a beautiful city.

Aja Brown

For me, surviving Compton is surviving the men, because Suge and Dre are from Compton. So in my world, in my mind, I survived their mentality.

Michel'le

Compton is a much safer Compton than it was in the '80s. People play in parks. People aren't afraid to be out at night.

Aja Brown

People are taking a second look at Compton or rethinking what they believed to be true. Even the rap stars who helped established Compton's reputation worldwide are older now, and even their images have evolved.

Aja Brown

[on Kendrick Lamar] The new king of the West Coast.

Snoop Dogg

I would say [Lamar] Kendrick, it`s always fun to see what happens when Kendrick takes the stage. And my two oldest kids are huge fans of him.

Lars Ulrich

Compton is this amazing place with a rich history. I see it as a new Brooklyn.

Aja Brown

I like a lot of the new artists, but there's only one I can name that stands out to me the most: Kendrick Lamar.

Prodigy

I have all of Kendrick Lamar on vinyl.

Daveed Diggs

I really like Kendrick Lamar.

Alex Roe

I like Kanye and Kendrick Lamar.

Tyrann Mathieu

Compton is my city.

Eazy-E

My pops put me on to Jay-Z and Kanye, and my discoveries would be like Future and Kendrick Lamar. I turned my pops on to Kendrick, Young Thug. I feel my mom made me play the Isley Brothers and real, real old music.

Roddy Ricch

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