The Missing Piece the West Coast Needed" says Kendrick: Lefty Gunplay on Kendrick Collab, Working with Mike & Keys and JasonMartin, and More

Lefty Gunplay recently sat down with Bootleg Kev to discuss his exciting journey over the past few months, and he dropped some major updates that have fans buzzing. Among the biggest highlights was Lefty working with Kendrick Lamar, a collaboration many doubted until they saw the results. Lefty revealed that he contributed to Kendrick’s upcoming deluxe album, emphasizing how surreal it felt to be in the studio alongside one of the West Coast’s greatest. He mentioned that Kendrick has been locked in with him since April, and that he feels Lefty is "the missing piece the West Coast needed."

Beyond Kendrick, Lefty is also working with major names in the game, like Jason Martin, Mike & Keys, Problem, and Ty Dolla Sign. He hinted at a whole album executive produced by Problem, with Mike & Keys contributing heavily. Ty Dolla Sign is also making waves on Lefty’s new projects, producing several tracks and forming a genuine artistic connection. Lefty even has an entire project in the works with Big Hit, produced by Hit-Boy, showcasing the sheer volume of quality collaborations in his pipeline.

The energy in the studio has clearly been infectious, with Lefty sharing stories about vibing with some of the biggest names in the industry—from YG to Ty Dolla Sign—solidifying the sense that this is just the beginning for Lefty Gunplay’s rise. As the deluxe album from Kendrick looms and Lefty’s projects with other icons gear up, fans have plenty to look forward to.