Top Fives

From global superstars to boundary-pushing innovators.

G-Unit ruled the charts and the streets in the mid-2000s.

Against the odds.

Give it 2 me.

So much money.

Apple of his eye.

Some legends of the scene.

Kendrick Lamar’s career is built on precision, purpose, and near-flawless artistry. Yet even the greatest stumble. Across two decades of collaborations, a few stand out not for their brilliance but for their awkwardness — mismatched pairings that felt forced or commercial. From pop misfires with Alicia Keys and Robin Thicke to genre clashes with Imagine Dragons, these are the five collaborations that remind us even Kendrick can miss the mark.

He’s a living legend

Some unexpected hits.

“Get it spooky.”

A long and fruitful partnership.