Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is a Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Compton, California. Known for his lyrical dexterity and fusion of jazz and funk, Lamar's music often addresses social issues like racism, sexism, and gun violence. His 2017 album DAMN. won a Pulitzer Prize for Music, making him the first non-classical or jazz musician to receive the award.