Much weight was placed upon the shoulders of Kendrick Lamar following the release of his critically-acclaimed Section.80album. A native of Compton, Kendrick Lamar began working with Game. With Game being a protege of Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar soon found himself an Aftermath artist.
Kendrick Lamar, along with many other younger Los Angeles rappers, is changing the dynamic of what is hip hop on the West Coast. Previously known for just gangsta rap, Kendrick Lamar is one of the more lyrical rappers in the game. good kid, m.A.A.d. city was released as his official debut album and was met with critical acclaim.
good kid, m.A.A.d. city placed a lot of attention on Kendrick Lamar, as it was his first official album. Despite prior releases, 2011 was Kendrick Lamar’s rookie year and he did well. The Source saw Kendrick Lamar’s hard work and for it he was awarded the title Rookie of the Year by the famed publication.
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