American rapper and songwriter (born 1987) Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is an American rapper and songwriter. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, his music features conscious, introspective lyrics, with political criticism and social commentary concerning African-American culture. Music journalists have listed Lamar among the greatest rappers of all time. In 2018, he became the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Wikipedia's most-read article for 2 days in a row: 2,290,792 views in all, peaking at 1,781,900 on February 10, 2025. Mon, Feb 10: 1,781,900 views Tue, Feb 11: 508,892 views Wiki link