What Pulitzer Prize did Kendrick Lamar win and when?
Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for Music on the 16th of April 2018, for his album Damn. He became the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the award.
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How many Grammy Awards has Kendrick Lamar won?
Kendrick Lamar has won 27 Grammy Awards, the most of any rapper in history. His single "Not Like Us" alone won five at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
What is Kendrick Lamar's longest-charting number-one song in the US?
"Luther", featuring SZA, is Kendrick Lamar's longest-charting number-one song in the US. It spent thirteen non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 following its release on the album GNX in 2024.
How did Kendrick Lamar get signed to Top Dawg Entertainment?
Kendrick Lamar was introduced to TDE founder Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith through his friend Dave Free, who played Lamar's mixtape for Tiffith while repairing his computer. Lamar auditioned by freestyling for Tiffith and executive Terrence "Punch" Henderson for two hours, and was offered a contract in 2005.
What record did Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show set?
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show on the 9th of February 2025 drew 133.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched Super Bowl halftime performance in history. It surpassed Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl XXVII show.
What is Good Kid M.A.A.D City known for in chart history?
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City became the longest-charting hip-hop studio album on the Billboard 200, surpassing The Eminem Show. In October 2022 it became the first hip-hop studio album to spend over ten consecutive years on the chart, and Rolling Stone named it the greatest concept album of all time.