Question: why is kendrick lamar famous?
Answer: But yesterday, Kendrick Lamar bucked that trend. The Compton-born rapper known for his searing rhymes was awarded a Pulitzer for his 2017 album DAMN., making him the first hip-hop artist to ever win the coveted prize. ... He has been nominated three times—for good kid, m.A.A.d city, 2015's To Pimp a Butterfly, and DAMN.