DNA.

On "DNA.", Kendrick Lamar adopts multiple viewpoints; celebrating, critiquing, and exploring his black heritage and culture. In the music video, Kendrick and actor Don Cheadle appear to trade bars, engaging in an argument using the song's lyrics during an interrogation scene. We also learn that "DNA" stands for "Dead Nigger Association".

Lamar is wearing a traditional Kung-Fu uniform throughout the piece. In an interview with Pitchfork, Don Cheadle confirmed that he inadvertently inspired 'Kung-Fu Kenny' persona. Cheadle portrated a Chinese-speaking martial artist named Kenny in the 2001 action-comedy sequel Rush Hour 2.

Citation:

Kendrick Lamar-DNA. [Track No. 2 on DAMN.]

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