Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, born June 17, 1987, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is associated with West Coast hip-hop and is known for lyrics that include political criticism and social commentary related to African-American culture. Lamar began releasing music under the stage name K.Dot during high school and signed with Top Dawg Entertainment in 2005. He co-founded the hip hop group Black Hippy. His debut album, Section.80, was released as an alternative rap record and led to a joint contract with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Lamar gained widespread recognition with his second album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012), which was noted for its commercial success and concept album structure. In 2018, he received the Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside classical and jazz genres to do so. Lamar has been described as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
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Drake's lawyers argue that many listeners believed Kendrick Lamar's lyrics to be genuine accusations of pedophilia in ongoing legal battle.
The label defends the 'Not Like Us' release, stating rap battles and diss tracks are protected forms of artistic expression.
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' reaches UK number one following his Super Bowl performance, alongside two SZA collaborations in the top five.
Following high demand, Kendrick Lamar and SZA have added a second London concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their extensive tour.
The track marks Lamar's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following his work on the 'Black Panther' soundtrack in 2018.
Kendrick Lamar's groundbreaking Super Bowl performance drew 133.5 million viewers, surpassing Michael Jackson's previous record from 1993.
Following their Super Bowl performance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA will perform at 13 major stadiums across Europe and the UK this summer.
The star-studded performance features special appearances from SZA and Serena Williams, with controversy over political flag display
It's not just about the hits – hip-hop's master storyteller is planning something bigger for 2025's halftime show.
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