Kendrick Lamar Awarded Pulitzer Prize For Music For 'DAMN.'
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Written by Laura Johnson
Kendrick Lamar has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
The Compton-born rapper was awarded the honour for last year's 'DAMN.', and is the first non-jazz or classical act to receive the accolade. Administrator Dana Canedy described the record having "affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life".
Head below to watch the announcement of all the Pulitzer Prize winners and a video for 'DAMN.' lead single Humble.
Amazing! Kendrick Lamar won a Pulitzer Prize for his album DAMN today. He is officially the first non-classical or jazz artist to win the Pulitzer Prize in music! pic.twitter.com/P0Iz6AJvQ1
This is beautiful & well deserved @kendricklamar - means everything to see progressive lyricism, artistry & hip-hop rewarded in this manner🙏🏿❤️ https://t.co/vI8pogixUz
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