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Born
1987
Era
2010 — Present
Origin
Compton, CA
Known For
Pulitzer-winning rapper, songwriter
Born in Compton in 1987. The first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music (2018, for DAMN.). His 2012 album good kid, m.A.A.d city is widely regarded as one of the great American records about a single city.
Notable Achievements
Pulitzer Prize for Music, 2018
Multiple Grammy Awards including Best Rap Album
Headlined the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show