Art, Culture, and the Classroom: Drawing Inspiration from Kendrick Lamar's Squabble Up

Teaching Through Culture: Lessons from Kendrick Lamar's Squabble Up

Kendrick Lamar’s Squabble Up is more than a music video—it’s a cultural time capsule and a celebration of LA’s vibrant history. From lowriders to Soul Train mornings, it honors Black and Chicano traditions while sparking deep nostalgia. Watching it inspired me to bring that same spirit into my classroom, creating lessons that help students explore and celebrate their own cultural roots. By designing posters that reflect their identities and generational influences, students can see how their stories, like Kendrick’s, are worth preserving and sharing through art.