1: 1. Kendrick Lamar gives a powerful speech at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

2: 2. Lamar's groundbreaking album "To Pimp a Butterfly" wins the Pulitzer Prize in 2018.

3: 3. Lamar makes history as the first rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize.

4: 4. Lamar's performance at the 2018 Grammy Awards wows the audience.

5: 5. Lamar collaborates with SZA on the hit song "All the Stars" for the Black Panther soundtrack.

6: 6. Lamar's powerful music videos address social issues like police brutality and racial inequality.

7: 7. Lamar's song "Alright" becomes an anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement.

8: 8. Lamar's performance at the 2015 BET Awards leaves a lasting impression on viewers.

9: 9. Lamar's authenticity and storytelling set him apart as one of the most influential artists of our time.