17 Grammy Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, 11 MTV Video Music
Awards, 27 BET Awards and 2 BRIT Awards
ARAPPER
OR ASTORYTELLER...?
Kendrick a.k.a. K.Dot is renowned for his complex lyrics and storytelling abilities. His songs often tackle social issues, personal struggles, and political themes with a depth that resonates with a wide audience.
Kendrick made history by winning the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his album “DAMN.”, becoming the first non-classical, non-jazz artist to receive this honor.
EVERYBODY GON’ RESPECT THE SHOOTER BUT THE ONE IN FRONT OF THE GUN LIVES FOREVER
-- “Money Trees” by Kendrick Lamar
An album,
also a short film...
2012
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Through vivid storytelling, the album explores themes of family, gang violence, peer pressure, and the struggles of inner-city life. It follows a young Kendrick as he navigates these challenges, highlighting both the temptations and the harsh realities of his environment.
IT WAS ALWAYS ME VERSUS THE WORLD UNTIL I FOUND IT’S ME VERSUS ME
-- “Duckworth” by Kendrick Lamar
2017
DAMN.
The album delves into the dualities of life, such as pride versus humility, love versus lust, and fear versus faith. Kendrick examines the conflicts and contradictions within himself and society.
One of the iconic songs in this album is “LOVE.” by Kendrick, featuring Zacari.