Black Panther made history when it became the first superhero movie ever to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. But that was not the only remarkable thing about the project. The film earned a total of seven nominations by the Academy, and one of those was for its original song, by none other than Kendrick Lamar and SZA. Seven years ago, just a few days into 2018, Lamar and SZA dropped a new song that served as the lead single for the Black Panther soundtrack.

The song, 'All the Stars,' could not have been more perfect for the MCU movie. The moment it played, fans in the theaters got goosebumps—and for good reason. From the opening refrain to the last powerful chorus, ‘All the Stars’ gave an insight into the minds of the Black Panther characters, giving a poetic voice to the struggles driving the film. “I've been a massive Kendrick fan ever since I first heard him,” Black Panther director Ryan Coogler once told NPR’s David Greene.

Lamar's 'All the Stars' was the first time MCU brought in an outside artist to create original music for one of their movies. And it was also the first time Lamar worked so closely on a movie project. The result was a track that carried the rapper's signature grit, mixed with SZA’s pop-infused chorus. Now, seven years later, fans are looking back at this iconic collaboration with fresh eyes and a lot of love.

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Fans have taken to X to share their memories of the first time they heard ‘All the Stars’ during the Black Panther end credits.

Kendrick Lamar first hinted at his involvement with Black Panther in 2017. In the music video for his song ‘LOVE.,’ he was seen sitting in a chair while a clapperboard in the foreground teased the Black Panther connection. It was a subtle nod that fans picked up on later. When the movie finally came out, ‘All the Stars’ did not just serve as background music—it also amplified the cultural significance of the movie. Even now, seven years later, fans are still captivated by how perfectly the song was woven into the film’s narrative.

Fans have been revisiting the song to relive that iconic moment in the movie—calling it the most unforgettable cinematic experiences ever.

Kendrick Lamar’s music has always been about more than just entertainment. It is about art, culture, and social commentary—ideas that aligned perfectly with the themes of Black Panther. With Lamar’s growing influence in music —especially after his beef victory—fans are wondering what other cinematic moments he might create in the future. And if ‘All the Stars’ is any indication, the possibilities are endless.

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