Music Matters
Kendrick Lamar lights up Austin City Limits with unforgettable debut
Nov 2, 2015 | 2:34 pm

Hip-hop prince Kendrick Lamar played ACL Live on October 30.
Photo by Daniel Cavazos
- Hip-hop prince Kendrick Lamar played ACL Live on October 30.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
- This was Lamar's Austin City Limits debut.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
- The show will air in January on PBS.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
- Lamar's set spanned songs from his career.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
- The artist canvassed the stage like a pro.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Kendrick Lamar made a stop at the Moody Theater last weekend for what will undoubtedly go down as one of Austin City Limits' most iconic tapings in the new era.
The hip-hop prince performed a three-act set, nearly pushing two hours, that provided tracks from all three of his full-length releases. Backed by a four-piece band, Lamar canvassed the stage like a seasoned vet and didn’t seem fazed by the bright lights and TV cameras.
It was a night that those in attendance most likely won’t forget and serves as a reminder of what the legendary show can bring to the table. Lamar's Austin City Limits debut will air in January as part of the show's 41st season.