George Clinton compares Kendrick Lamar to Beatles

George Clinton, who is known as the leader of funk bands Parliament and Funkadelic, reflected on Kendrick Lamar as a song writer.

The Not Like Us rapper has shot to new levels of stardom since his rap feud with Drake and the 84-year-old recognises his prowess.

In a new conversation with the New York Times Magazine, the Knee Deep singer said "I'll put it like this: He, along with Motown, Sly Stone, the Beatles — that kind of institution is going to last. There are a lot of slick writers out here nowadays with lyrics and things, but he writes with soul."

Clinton added of Lamar, "He's a young kid, but when I met him, he sounded my age. He's like a psychiatrist on record — he talks about [expletive] that most people are afraid to talk about. He's at that point where he can move the conversation.”

The Wesley's Theory collaborator also praised the Euphoria singer’s ability to maintain relevance among younger generations, adding that kids don’t like artists after a few years but the latter is special because he has broken that barrier.

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