Good Kid, M.A.A.D scenery: Kendrick Lamar enjoys the stunning views at Bondi Beach before taking to the stage for sold-out performance in Sydney

By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 21:26 EST, 23 March 2016 | Updated: 22:17 EST, 23 March 2016

He is widely considered the most important hip hop artist of his generation.

But Kendrick Lamar appeared to take global super-stardom in his stride, as he was spotted relaxing with friends ahead of his Sydney concert this week.

The 28-year-old rapper enjoyed a cliff top walk near Bondi Beach on Wednesday, just hours before taking to the stage at the Allphones Arena for a critically-hailed performance that evening.

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Relaxed: Kendrick Lamar, 28, enjoyed a cliff top walk near Bondi Beach on Wednesday, just hours before taking to the stage at the Sydney Allphones Arena for a critically-hailed performance that evening

Relaxed: Kendrick Lamar, 28, enjoyed a cliff top walk near Bondi Beach on Wednesday, just hours before taking to the stage at the Sydney Allphones Arena for a critically-hailed performance that evening

The Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe star opted for a casual look in a loose-fitting white T-shirt and denim cut-off shorts. 

Kendrick - who hails from Compton, California - finished off his style with a pair of black sneakers and white socks. 

He reportedly visited the Bondi Icebergs restaurant before stepping out with a small group to enjoy the sunny weather. 

In good spirits: Accompanied by a small group, the Compton-born rapper opted for a casual look in a loose-fitting white T-shirt and denim cut-off shorts

In good spirits: Accompanied by a small group, the Compton-born rapper opted for a casual look in a loose-fitting white T-shirt and denim cut-off shorts

Later that day, he would deliver another sell-out live show in the NSW capital - where he also paid and emotional tribute to later rapper Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor. 

Phife Dawg - whose death aged 45 was reported on Wednesday - was a founding member of influential hip hop trio A Tribe Called Quest. 

'Today, we lost one of the pioneers in hip-hop, by the name of Phife Dawg,' Lamar told the crowd before leading a chant of his name, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. 

Sold-out show: Later on Wednesday, Kendrick took to the stage and delivered a heartfelt tribute to hip hop pioneer Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor of rap group A Tribe Called Quest, whose death was reported this week

Sold-out show: Later on Wednesday, Kendrick took to the stage and delivered a heartfelt tribute to hip hop pioneer Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor of rap group A Tribe Called Quest, whose death was reported this week

'Right now, ain't nobody cheering about me. We're gonna give it up for him, for allowing me to do what I'm doing on this stage right here, right now, today. Let's get this chant going.'

The artist then launched a chant of the rapper's name which led into a rousing rendition of his hit We Gon' Be Alright.

Earlier in the evening he described his affection for Australia, thanking fans for supporting him at a previous concert years ago where just 700 attended. 

Leading a chant: Kendrick acknowledged Phife Dawg's influence and legacy by saying, 'We're gonna give it up for him, for allowing me to do what I'm doing on this stage right here, right now, today'

Leading a chant: Kendrick acknowledged Phife Dawg's influence and legacy by saying, 'We're gonna give it up for him, for allowing me to do what I'm doing on this stage right here, right now, today'

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