Kendrick Lamar’s “Section.80” Era Cut “Money Without Me” Is (Perhaps Illicitly) Available to Stream

The song is currently in YouTube purgatory due to a copyright claim.

Kendrick Lamar’s Section.80 Era Cut “Money Without Me” Is (Perhaps Illicitly) Available to Stream

The song is currently in YouTube purgatory due to a copyright claim.

Words: Will Schube

Photo: Wilson Lee

December 18, 2024

During this most joyous season of giving, Kendrick Lamar has taken the holidays to heart. Just a few weeks after his surprise, AOTY-contender GNX (we named it #3), K.Dot is back with a new (very old) cut. Here’s the catch, though. You can’t hear it right now via official channels, but a YouTube search will yield pertinent results. I’ve said too much.

On theme with his surprise, unexpected releases, “Money Without Me” is currently unavailable in the US due to a copyright claim from Universal Music Group. Apparently the song has been taken off and put back online on Kendrick’s official YouTube page a number of times, though, so keep your finger near the refresh button.

In the meantime, check out our essay on GNX here.