A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kendrick Lamar. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, a highly acclaimed American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, is widely considered one of the greatest rappers ever. A significant milestone in his career was receiving the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, making him the first non-classical or jazz musician to achieve this honor.
In October 2012, Kendrick Lamar headlined the BET Music Matters Tour with Black Hippy and Stalley. He also won Lyricist of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards and was featured on ASAP Rocky's single "Fuckin' Problems".
In 2013, Complex named Kendrick Lamar the best rapper alive, recognizing his talent and impact on the music scene.
In January 2014, Kendrick Lamar received seven nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards for Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, but did not win. He performed a mashup of "M.A.A.D City" and "Radioactive" with Imagine Dragons during the awards ceremony.
In 2014, Kendrick Lamar was featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category, recognizing his early success and potential.
In May 2015, Kendrick Lamar was declared a generational icon by the California State Senate for his contributions to music and philanthropy, recognizing his impact on society.
In 2016, Kendrick Lamar was included in Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, underscoring his widespread impact and recognition.
In 2016, Time listed Kendrick Lamar as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In 2017, Complex again named Kendrick Lamar the best rapper alive, acknowledging his continued dominance in the industry.
On April 16, 2018, Damn won the Pulitzer Prize for Music, marking the first time a musical composition outside of the classical and jazz genres received the honor.
By June 2018, every song on Damn became gold certified or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America.
In 2018, Damn received the Pulitzer Prize for Music, marking the first time a musical work outside of the classical and jazz genres was honored, cementing its place in music history.
In 2018, Kendrick Lamar curated original songs for the soundtrack of the film Black Panther. He earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "All the Stars".
In 2018, Kendrick Lamar was again featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category, solidifying his continued success and influence.
In 2018, Kendrick Lamar was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music, marking the first time a musician outside of the classical and jazz genres received this prestigious award.
In 2019, Kendrick Lamar appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 ranking, highlighting his financial success and popularity.
On February 13, 2022, Kendrick Lamar co-headlined the Super Bowl LVI halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige, which later won a Primetime Emmy Award.
On May 13, 2022, Kendrick Lamar released his fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. The album, a double album influenced by jazz, R&B, trap, and soul, received widespread critical acclaim. All tracks charted on the Hot 100, and the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 295,000 units in its first week.
As of February 2023, To Pimp a Butterfly is the top ranked album on the online encyclopedia Rate Your Music, showcasing its critical acclaim.
In 2023, Kendrick Lamar was included in Billboard's list of the greatest rappers of all time, cementing his legacy in the hip-hop genre.
The Big Steppers Tour, supporting the Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers album and launched in July 2022, concluded in March 2024. The tour became the highest-grossing rap tour ever at the time, grossing $110.9 million worldwide.
In 2024, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City was named the seventh greatest album of all time by Apple Music, solidifying its status as a classic.
On February 2, 2025, Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" won 5 awards at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards: "Record of the Year", "Song of the Year", "Best Rap Performance", "Best Rap Song" and "Best Music Video".
On February 9, 2025, Kendrick Lamar performed at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. The show featured SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and Mustard. It became the most-watched Super Bowl performance of all time, with 133.5 million viewers.
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