Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, 17 time Grammy winner, Grew up in the Comptons, Proves how poetry is a gateway. Kendrick was born on June 17th 1987. Kendrick Lamar is a rapper. He has 46.6 million monthly listeners. Kendrick has 5 studio albums, 1 compilation albums, 1 EPs, and 65 singles. His best selling album is DAMN. Kendrick boosted off his success with rapping about his childhood and the trauma he has expectice. Beginning his career as a teen in Compton, California. He was heavily influenced by the west coast hip-hop scene, and his early mixtapes showcased his lyrical prowess and his willingness to experiment with different styles . In seventh grade, Black and latinos in county jail were having a civil war. Throughout the years it broke out into the streets of compton. Not too long it traveled its way into highschool with kendrick. An English teacher brought poetry into the curriculum. Tensions …show more content…
His lyrics are mostly figurative language, such as a metaphor and simile, to create vivid images for complex emotions. He also makes alliteration and assonance to emphasize certain words and ideas He wants to paint a powerful and evocative image so he uses personification and hyperboles. Kendrick is inspired by a variety of poets and writers. He cited T.S. Eliot, Maya Angelou, and Langston Hughes and some of his major influences. He also has some inspiration from the works of William Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, and Robert Frost. Lamar said he read poetry to help craft his ideas for his lyrics. Kendrick Lamar's approach to hip-hop has been revolutionary. He has pushed the boundaries of the genre, incorporating elements like jazz, soul, and funk. He was also been willing to address difficult topics such as racism, poverty, and police brutality. His lyrics are also personal, and he has been praised for his abilities of being meaningful and