Kendrick Lamar Shares His Struggles of Growing Up in Compton

Compton, or Bomton in California is one of hip-hop's most celebrated locales, being the birthplace of many acts like N.W.A and of course Kendrick Lamar. Although the city faces it's own challenges being the home to a complicated gang culture. 

Noisey Bompton is a new documentary, it's the first episode in an 8 part series on VICE's upcoming TV network VICELAND. Each episode focuses on a different city, it's major stars and their stories behind issues that have influenced the music scene. With the first episode featuring Kendrick Lamar in his home city Compton.