Kendrick Lamar Premieres New Song on 'The Colbert Report' [WATCH]

As The Colbert Report finishes its last week, the show has been able to pull together some high-profile guests to pay homage to a man, Stephen Colbert, who has become a star on late-night television. As his final music guest on the show, the show had Kendrick Lamar come on for a short interview and to perform a song, an opportunity which K.Dot used to premiere a new, unnamed track.

Before jumping into the song, Colbert poses the difficult questions he always does in the sarcastic and humorous manner that has made his stage persona so popular. He lets Kendrick know there is some pressure on his shoulders, noting that "Paul McCartney, R.E.M., Jack White and Nas were your opening acts."

He asks if it is difficult to get life insurance as the leader of West Coast rap and what he is trying to communicate through his songs as a writer, not a rapper.

Once the short sit-down was done, Kendrick took to the stage to perform an unreleased, untitled song, presumably from his upcoming album. He debuts the track alongside a band that includes Thundercat on bass, Terrace Martin on sax and Bilal singing. The track has a powerful message, speaking to the oppression he has faced in his life, while flowing over a simple, elegant and soulful beat. Parisian producer Astronote reportedly was tapped to do the production, via Miss Info TV.

Watch the video below and keep your eyes out for this song and the album coming in the future:

Readers: What did you think of the song? Will you be sad to see Colbert leave? Let us know down in the comments section.

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Kendrick Lamar, The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert