Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper from Compton, California. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he became the first musician outside classical and jazz genres to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018 for his album 'DAMN.' Known for critically acclaimed albums like 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' and 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' he has achieved both commercial success and cultural impact.

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Jun 5, 2025

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper from Compton, California. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he became the first musician outside classical and jazz genres to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018 for his album 'DAMN.' Known for critically acclaimed albums like 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' and 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' he has achieved both commercial success and cultural impact.

Sources

Britannica, Wikipedia, Biography.com

Updated:

Jun 5, 2025

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper from Compton, California. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he became the first musician outside classical and jazz genres to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018 for his album 'DAMN.' Known for critically acclaimed albums like 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' and 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' he has achieved both commercial success and cultural impact.

Sources

Britannica, Wikipedia, Biography.com

Updated:

Jun 5, 2025

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