Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the award. Lamar's music, rooted in West Coast hip-hop, features conscious, introspective lyrics, with political criticism and social commentary concerning African-American culture. Born in Compton, California, Lamar began releasing music under the stage name K.Dot while attending high school. Buy Kendrick Lamar Merch Here! #kendricklamarmerch #kendricklamarmerchandise