Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar, an American rapper, songwriter, and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist known for his sharp lyricism, storytelling, and cultural impact. Born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, Kendrick began his music career under the name K-Dot, releasing mixtapes that gained local buzz and eventually caught the attention of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). After dropping the K-Dot moniker, he rose to mainstream prominence with critically acclaimed albums like good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012), To Pimp a Butterfly (2015), and DAMN. (2017), the latter earning him a Pulitzer Prize for Music — a first for a hip-hop artist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Kendrick Lamar continues to shape the culture with his thoughtful, politically charged, and deeply personal work.