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With its now-instantly recognizable lyrics, "Swimming Pools (Drank)" by Kendrick Lamar would go on to peak at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100

The Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools (Drank)”

By Thomas Galindo Jun 29, 2023 | 4:00 PM

In July 2012, Kendrick Lamar released “Swimming Pools (Drank),” a promotional single for his eventual sophomore studio album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. With its now-instantly recognizable lyrics such as Pour Up (Drank) in the refrain and Why you babysittin’ only two or three shots? / I’ma show you how to turn it up a notch […]

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