Kendrick Lamar, Woody Harrelson to Make Third Appearances on 'Saturday Night Live': Rapper Expected to Perform 'i,' Songs From New Album
Kendrick Lamar is set to return to NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on Nov. 15.
The Compton emcee made his first appearance on the popular sketch comedy show to perform the lead single "Swimming Pools" as well as another track, "Poetic Justice," off his critically acclaimed major-label debut album "good kid, m.A.A.d city."
Lamar then made his surprise second appearance on the late-night program with Imagine Dragons, performing the remix version of the Las Vegas-based Indie rock band's "Radioactive."
Over the weekend, "SNL" took to its Twitter account to announce K. Dot's upcoming third appearance as a musical guest.
"Very excited for our next show on Nov. 15 with Woody Harrelson and @kendricklamar! #SNL," the tweet said.
Very excited for our next show on November 15 with Woody Harrelson and @kendricklamar! #SNL pic.twitter.com/kMNfY3pr9G
— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) November 2, 2014
This time, Lamar is expected to perform the self-empowering first single and current NBA anthem "i" off his highly anticipated sophomore studio album. Also, fans are hoping to hear some brand new tracks from his latest project, such as the rumored second single "King Kunta."
Last week, HBO Music Supervisor Scott Vener tweeted about the "B***h, Don't Kill My Vibe" hitmaker's follow-up to "i."
I walked into the studio to P and found myself in a room with 12 people listening to P x KDot sketching an idea for a song — scott vener (@brokemogul) October 30, 2014
. @kendricklamar x @SounwaveTDE got a new song called “King Kunta” #Compton — scott vener (@brokemogul) October 30, 2014
In addition, the Top Dawg Entertainment rapper will be joining Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson, who is scheduled to serve as the host of the night. It is also the "True Detective" actor's third time appearing on SNL" as he hosted twice in the past: back in 1989 in promotion of his sitcome "Cheers" and in 1992 for his sports comedy film "White Men Can't Jump." During his forthcoming appearance, Harrelson will likely promote the upcoming science fiction adventure movie "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1."
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