Marcus Mumford recounts Kendrick Lamar's backstage strip at Bonnaroo

Marcus Mumford told the SmartLess podcast that after Kendrick Lamar's set at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee, the rapper entered their scheduled backstage meeting almost entirely naked, taking off most of his clothes. Mumford described the moment as "amazing" and highlighted Lamar's confidence, noting a message that said Kendrick wanted to see him. The encounter has been recounted by Mumford in two recent interviews, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the meeting.

Mumford also referenced his personal life, mentioning his sustainable gardening with wife Carey Mulligan, but the focus of the reports centers on the unusual backstage interaction with the Grammy‑winning rapper.