Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper born in 1987 in Compton, California. He is known for his committed texts which speak of racism, violence and identity. His album To Pimp a Butterfly was hailed as a critical masterpiece. In 2018, he won a Pulitzer Prize for his album DAMN.. Kendrick mixes rap, jazz, funk and soul in his music. He is considered one of the most influential artists of his generation.