Kendrick Lamar Auckland

REVIEW: Rapper Kendrick Lamar's Big Steppers Tour came to a head at Spark Arena in Auckland on Friday night, with Kiwis lucky enough to see the final stop.

He's joined by his openers and dancers, the whole team seeming to stare out to the crowd in amazement, every single person in the arena hyper aware of the incredible circumstances of life. As the show wraps up, fans are treated to a rarely-seen side of Lamar – he breaks away from his stage character, speaking earnestly of the gratitude he feels for the fans who have waited five years to see him again. For the majority of the show, every single person in the arena is on their feet – in the stalls, the movement and noise is so strong the wood almost seems to crack. After releasing his first album over a decade ago, Lamar has one of the greatest catalogues, not only in rap, but in music as a whole. The Los Angeles native commands the attention of the arena immediately, drawing in roars from the crowd that would make a politician drool, an especially incredible feat for an artist with only a single album to his name. [Kendrick Lamar](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/105593995/kendrick-lamar-delivers-hit-after-hit-to-fiery-auckland-fans) exists in the same league as his heroes.