Kendrick Lamar's Historic Pulitzer Prize Win
A New Era for Hip-Hop
On April 16, 2018, the Pulitzer Prize Board made history by awarding the Pulitzer Prize for Music to rapper Kendrick Lamar for his 2017 album DAMN. This marked the first time a non-classical or jazz artist had received the prestigious award.
A Courageous Operatic Work
The Pulitzer Prize-winning work, premiered on June 15, 2019 at the Long Beach Opera, is a courageous operatic work marked by powerful vocal writing and sensitive orchestration that skillfully explores themes of race, identity, and social justice.
A Transformative Album
Lamar's DAMN. album, released in 2017, is a transformative work that has been hailed as a masterpiece of modern hip-hop. The album's complex lyrics, introspective themes, and innovative production have earned it widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.
Lamar's win is a testament to the growing recognition of hip-hop as a legitimate and powerful art form. It also sends a clear message that the Pulitzer Prize is willing to embrace new and innovative voices.
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