This Day in History: , Kendrick Lamar Becomes the
First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize.
April 16, 2018.
Lamar was awarded the
Pulitzer Prize for Music for his
extraordinary 2017 album, 'DAMN.'.
It was the first time the
prestigious award had been granted
to a genre outside of classical music or jazz.
According to the Pulitzer Prize administrator,
the decision to recognize
Lamar's work was unanimous.
['DAMN' is] a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life, Pulitzer Prize
Awarding Committee.
Lamar grew up during the 1990s
in Compton, CA, surrounded by the
influence of artists like Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre.
His previous album efforts
became known for their social commentary.
A fellow nominee called Lamar
“one of the greatest living American composers, for sure.”
Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born June 17, 1987, and turns 33.
He was born in
Compton, California.
His debut studio album,
'Section .80,' was released in 2011.
His album, 'Good Kid,
M.A.A.D City,' debuted
at No. 2 on the 'Billboard'
200 chart.
Lamar went on to release
'To Pimp a Butterfly,' which won a Grammy
for best rap album.
His album, 'Damn,' was the first
non-classical and non-jazz album
to win the Pulitzer Prize for music.
The rapper is also a member
of the hip-hop group
Black Hippy.
He has been named
the “Hottest MC in
the Game” by MTV.
Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!
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Remembering
Tupac Shakur.
Lesane Parish Crooks, also known as
Tupac Amaru Shakur, was born on June 16, 1971.
The rapper was born in
Harlem, New York.
Tupac is considered one of the
greatest artists ever and has sold
over 75 million records worldwide.
He released his debut album,
'2Pacalypse Now,' in 1991.
The rapper was
heavily involved in
the East Coast-West Coast
hip-hop rivalry.
Tupac’s album, 'All Eyez on Me,' became one of the best-selling U.S. albums.
It was also considered
the first double album
in hip-hop.
Tupac acted in the films 'Juice'
and 'Poetic Justice.'.
He was shot multiple times by
an unknown gunman on
September 7, 1996.
and later died on September 13, 1996,
at the age of 25.
Happy Birthday,
Tupac Shakur!
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Kendrick Lamar took full aim at Drake and brought together 25 LA artists during his special The Pop Out: Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert. Thousands flocked to the Kia Forum in LA for the Juneteenth event which was to showcase unity among West Coast talent. More than two dozen artists made an appearance at the concert including Dr. Dre, Schoolboy Q and Tyler, the Creator.
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3 Ways, Everyone Can
Celebrate Juneteenth .
Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, is a holiday dedicated to celebrating Black culture, history and life. .
1. Everyone can help celebrate by joining
in local events, like street fairs and parades,
to enjoy live music and great food. .
2. No events in your area?, The community centered holiday
has always been about bringing
people together, perfect for a backyard
barbecue with family and friends. .
3. Like many holidays, Juneteenth is all about the food.
A wide variety of barbecue favorites and traditional
dishes are staples of any Jubilee Day celebration. .
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a
federal holiday on June 17, 2021.
It the first holiday to be approved since
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was declared a
federal holiday in 1983
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