Kendrick Lamar has been everywhere lately—charting hits, securing the Super Bowl halftime show, and, of course, casually winning rap feuds. While some are still recovering from his lyrical masterclass ...

Every hip-hop fan knows the images: The Notorious B.I.G. rocking the "King of New York" crown, Tupac Shakur with the double-finger salute, Jay-Z peeking through his hands as he throws his diamond up.