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THE HEART PART 5
PGLANG, Los Angeles / KENDRICK LAMAR / 2023
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Kendrick Lamar morphs into O.J. Simpson, Kanye West, Jussie Smollett, Will Smith, Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle while rapping to confront subjects of incarceration, gun violence and poverty that others often avoid - the relationship between what it means to be a Black person in America.
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The Heart Part 5, addresses historical hardships faced by the Black community and how the themes of incarceration, gun violence and poverty continue to manifest today.
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To help with the idea that Kendrick is “All of Us” the director used deepfake special effects technology to believably morph into the likenesses of highly recognizable celebrities.
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The piece tackles head on the issues of incarceration, gun violence, poverty and racism all of which are issues that continue to plague America and countries around the globe on a daily basis, often with violent and lethal consequences.
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