Roughly guessing about 13 out of 100,000 million people will make it in rapping. Many young men and women around the world want to become famous rappers and songwriters but in all reality, most of them will never make it. Making it in rapping is not about talent, Colemizestudio states “[A lot of rappers think that if they can rap good then everything will fall into their lap] [ They feel like they are owed success because they are skilled.]” Talent can only take you so far, it is about who you know, how much you invest in yourself and some serious dedication. One particular person did all the right things to make it, Kendrick Lamar, because he worked hard and invested in himself he has become one of the best rappers in history. He has not only had to work hard to become very successful but he has had to overcome so many challenges for example: gang violence, He has dropped multiple albums while winning numerus awards for his talent, finally he has been considered one of the best rappers in history and has inspired many on the way. June 17, 1987 in Compton, California Kendrick Lamar was born. In an interview Kendrick Lamar went on to say, …show more content…
To show that you don’t have to do what everyone around you is doing. He chose not to take part in a gang lifestyle, but still having to avoid it and collide with it every day he stepped outside his door. By being classified with a certain group because of his friends and family, and by the colors he wore he faced trials and tribulations on a daily basis. He inspires young adults and teenagers all around the world that no matter where you are from, or what situation you are given you can make it. With a lot of focus and hard work, there is always another way rather than the circumstances given. On his album release signing for his latest album ‘DAMN’. Kendrick Lamar tells ABC Eyewitness