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Kendrick Lamar

A young Kendrick Lamar navigates the streets of Compton, using his raw lyricism and unflinching honesty to rise from the shadows of the West Coast hip-hop scene and become a Pulitzer Prize-winning voice for a generation.

Born

June 17, 1987

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Music Artist
Actor

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Awards

In short · Composing since 2003, 3 decades active, 19 credits.

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Biography

Kendrick Lamar is a biographical film that explores the life and career of Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, an influential American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his deep-rooted connection to West Coast hip-hop, Lamar's work is characterized by conscious and introspective lyrics that often address themes of political criticism and social issues within African-American culture. The film highlights his rise to prominence and his impact on the music industry, including his historic achievement in 2018 when he became the first musician outside the classical and jazz genres to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

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