Just last June, K.Dot dropped released his co-directed “Element” music video which featured a number of scenes that referenced the work of photographer Gordon Park. This time, we praised Lamar and the video’s vision, however. So, is it that the only difference between an homage and plagiarism is whether or not an artists can speak for themselves? Maybe. Just last June, K.Dot dropped released his co-directed “Element” music video which featured a number of scenes that referenced the work of photographer Gordon Park. This time, we praised Lamar and the video’s vision, however. So, is it that the only difference between an homage and plagiarism is whether or not an artists can speak for themselves? Maybe.