Starz has announced that Kendrick Lamar will appear as a guest star on the upcoming fifth episode of “Power.”
The Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper will appear opposite 50 Cent’s Kanan in the episode titled, “Happy Birthday,” which is scheduled to air on Sunday, July 29.
Kendrick Lamar performing at the 2018 Grammys on Sunday.
The announcement was made by the executive producer of the crime drama, Mark Canton, who said: “Kendrick is a once in a generation talent and Courtney, 50 and I felt it would be exciting to create a role for him in ‘Power.’
Everyone involved is thrilled to have him join the family.”
Lamar’s role in the episode hasn’t been revealed, but according to a tweet by Starz, Kanan would make an ‘unlikely friend’ in the upcoming episode.
Power✔@Power_STARZ
This Sunday… A special guest is coming to #PowerTV.
The fifth season of “Power” which premiered on July 1, according to the Starz network, grew 40% in Video On Demand viewing and 9% in total average audience over season four.
The news has been received positively by fans of the show
Jamis Lee Agnes@JamisLeeAgnesKendrick Lamar about to be in this week’s episode of @Power_STARZ
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Bruh I’m So Hyped For This @kendricklamar Appearance On @Power_STARZ
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cleo.@KenglishOriginLets not all forget that Kendrick Lamar is a guest star on this Sunday’s POWER episode
Katie@Katiecampbell95Me hearing Kendrick Lamar is making a guest appearance on Power this week #PowerTV
