Kendrick Lamar speaking about the second studio album & music influences.
Channel: The Music Room AU
Date: 2022-05-12

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City received widespread acclaim from critics, who praised its thematic scope and Lamar's lyrics. 

The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 242,000 copies in its first week – earning the highest first-week hip hop album sales of 2012 from a male artist. 

It became Lamar's first album to enter the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number 16, and entering the UK R&B Albums Chart at number two. 

The album was also named to many end-of-the-year lists, often topping them. 

It was later certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 

In 2020, the album was ranked 115th on Rolling Stone's updated list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

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