ScHoolboy Q has opened up about the life-saving impact Kendrick Lamar had on his career and life. In an interview, ScHoolboy Q revealed that Kendrick Lamar was one of the first people to check him when he was slipping in his work and gave him the confidence and guidance he needed.

ScHoolboy Q credits Kendrick with making him a rapper and saving his life. He explained that Kendrick, along with TDE's in-house engineer Ali, pulled him aside and told him he needed to step up his game. They emphasized the importance of music in their circle.

In the early stages of ScHoolboy Q's career, Kendrick Lamar invited him to join him on stage as his hype man. This opportunity eventually led to ScHoolboy Q becoming an artist in his own right. Kendrick played a significant role in pulling him into the studio and encouraging him to get his verses ready.

Kendrick Lamar's mentorship extended to bringing ScHoolboy Q to the studio with Dr. Dre, who played a pivotal role in ScHoolboy Q's career development. Dre initially expressed interest in Kendrick, but Kendrick consistently brought ScHoolboy Q along, leading to him getting his record deal.

ScHoolboy added: “Next thing you know, Dre hearing my shit. And then I get my deal because of Dre really. What I’m saying is, Kendrick kept pulling me, kept pulling me and kept pulling me.”

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Kendrick Lamar had a profound influence on ScHoolboy Q's career, serving as a mentor, collaborator, and source of guidance. ScHoolboy Q credits Kendrick with helping him become the artist he is today.

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