Section.80 has become a cult classic, with many regarding it as one of the best mixtapes of the 2010s. The project's impact can be seen in Kendrick's subsequent releases, including his critically acclaimed albums Good Kid, M.A.A.D City and To Pimp a Butterfly. Section.80's influence extends beyond Kendrick's own discography, as it has inspired a generation of hip-hop artists to experiment with lyrical complexity and genre-bending production.