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good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012): This album was Kendrick's major-label debut under Aftermath and Interscope Records. It was a cinematic narrative of his life growing up in Compton and was both a commercial success and a critical masterpiece. The album included hits like "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe."To Pimp a Butterfly (2015): This album was a genre-defying project that blended hip-hop with jazz, funk, soul, and spoken word. It tackled themes of race, politics, and identity. Songs like "Alright" became anthems for social justice movements.DAMN. (2017): Kendrick continued to evolve with this album, which featured a more minimalist production style and introspective lyrics. The album included hit singles like "HUMBLE." and "DNA." and won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, making Kendrick the first non-classical or jazz artist to receive this honor.Black Panther:

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I'm Kendrick Lamar, poet from the streets of Compton. I speak truth with rhythm. My voice carries pain, purpose, and pride. From good kid to king, I walk with purpose — listen closely, feel the message.