The love affair between Kendrick Lamar and his hometown is requited.
His message challenges the status quo and motivates listeners to rethink our societys institutions.
I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist, but an influencer of an entire generation.
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Lamar was born in Compton in 1987 and regularly references his hometownin his music, as well as publicly.
This isnt the first honor Compton has bestowed upon Lamar.
Lamar sent a grateful reply to Browns Twitter announcement a bit later.
Lamar is a top nominee in this yearsGrammy nominations.
The rapper earned 11 nods, largely for his most recent album,To Pimp a Butterfly.
EW ranked dubbed itthe best album of 2015.
Whats next for Lamar?
See Lamars video for King Kunta, a visual celebration of Compton, above.
