Marcus Mumford Recalls This ‘Real Confidence’ Move Kendrick Lamar Pulled When They Met in a Dressing Room

The Mumford & Sons singer was summoned by K. Dot at Bonnaroo.

Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons performs on stage as Live Nation Studios celebrates 'Mumford & Sons: The House Band' World Premiere on June 12, 2026 in New York City.

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Artists meet each other all the time backstage after shows, but one Kendrick Lamar dressing-room encounter has stuck with Marcus Mumford.

The Mumford & Sons singer joined the SmartLess podcast on Monday (July 27), which found him detailing his first encounter with K. Dot after the rapper’s performance at Bonnaroo Music Festival.