via YouTubeMusic / NewsKendrick Lamar’s video for ‘DNA.’ is absolute fireActor Don Cheadle interrogates K-Dot until the pair trade bars in the Nabil-directed clipShareLink copied ✔️April 18, 2017MusicNewsText Trey Taylor Kendrick Lamar is besting his peers with hit after hit, and he’s just released the second music video from new album DAMN. for the song “DNA.” Directed by Nabil – who has created stunning visuals for the likes of FKA twigs, ANOHNI, and Frank Ocean – and the Little Homies (Kendrick and Dave Free), the hip hop mogul gets taunted by actor Don Cheadle inside an interrogation room. “Kendrick Lamar… Two first names, huh? What the fuck is up with that?” he jeers. We should’ve seen this coming, as Cheadle teased the collaboration yesterday by posting his Coachella backstage pass on Twitter. @kendricklamar And then this happened ... pic.twitter.com/bxSRRSjbnD— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) April 17, 2017 Cheadle begins spitting lyrics to “DNA.” until Lamar eventually joins in, and they trade lines in a back-and-forth. Is Cheadle’s character a nod to K-Dot having multiple personalities as the name of his alter ego, Kung Fu Kenny, is spelled out in Chinese letters in the video? Or does the song hide a double meaning? There’s more to this than meets the eye. Watch the video below: Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingNike celebrates the culture of U.S. soccerAs the world’s biggest soccer moment approaches, Nike’s new Express Collection celebrates U.S. Soccer while continuing its legacy of investing in the culture of the gameFashionArts+CultureThe man building a nuclear bomb shelter for Kim and Kanye PumaFashionSalehe Bembury’s Puma collection is a love letter to the football communityArt & PhotographyTender portraits of Vietnamese youth in BerlinArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’FashionAre you ready for furry fashion influencers?Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy