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Kendrick Lamar is one of the most impactul hip hop artists of all time who is critically acclaimed and Pulitzer Prize-winning who has redefined the boundaries of music.
With a career marked by chart-topping albums such as 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City', 'To Pimp a Butterfly', and 'DAMN.', as well as hits like "Alright", "King Kunta", and "Humble", Lamar has solidified his status as a global superstar.
Lamar has received 57 Grammy nominations, winning 17, making him one of the most awarded rappers in the Recording Academy's history. His monster single, "Not Like Us" won five Grammys: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video.
Kendrick takes a risk on a California beach
The Compton native is known for his humbleness and for keeping it real all the way, being a proud Californian that sticks to his roots throughout his music and artistic expression. And a video posted recenlty online shows just the human quality of Kendrick.
The images show a young man doing pull ups on a California beach when he's approached by a man with a hoodie and pants. It's none other than Lamar, who asked the youngster if he can try to get some work done in the bars. Next we can see the rapper making pull ups with ease.
Kendrick is no stranger to working out, with running being his go to. "My early-morning practice is that I have to run. When I started running, that's where I started to understand (...) There was this threshold of pain in the spirituality for me. I my shins was aching, and I was like, I got one mile to go." Lamar told Runners World.
Kendrick Lamar is on top of the world
Kendrick Lamar's signature sound, characterized by his lyrical dexterity, vivid storytelling, and fusion of jazz and funk elements, has led to unparalleled critical acclaim and rabid fan following, cementing his position as a hip-hop icon.
The Compton native became the first solo rapper to headline the NFL Super Bowl halftime show, one of the most talked about events in 2025. He made sure to hold up up the torch of West Coast hip-hop and burning it bright for all to see.
"The Compton rapper masterfully balanced his catalog, giving fans a taste of hit records while also diving into his more intellectual musings. Plus, the entire thing felt like a protest and signal for revolution, all while President Donald Trump was in attendance." BuzzFeed wrote about the performance in a review.