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The ‘Real Confidence’ Move Kendrick Lamar Pulled on This Indie Rock Star at Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2015

Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons recalls meeting Kendrick Lamar for the first time in 2015 and the “swag” move that stuck with him for years.

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Kendrick Lamar and Mumford & Sons are two artists you would absolutely never expect to be in the same sentence. Lamar is one of the biggest rappers in the world and arguably the best at his craft. Meanwhile, Mumford & Sons blew up with their blend of rock and folk, especially with their hit album Babel in 2012.

However, apparently, the Compton MC himself sought the band out personally when they were working the same festival lineup. Moreover, he left quite the first impression on Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons.

On an episode of the SmartLess podcast with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, Mumford recalled meeting Kendrick Lamar at Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2015. According to the folk singer, he was specifically requested by Lamar.........

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