Kendrick Lamar is a humble rapper from Compton, California. He is best known for his critically acclaimed albums such as Good Kid, M.A.A.D City and To Pimp a Butterfly. His music often deals with themes of social injustice, racial inequality, and personal struggles. He has won numerous awards, including 12 Grammy Awards, and is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. His stage name, Kendrick Lamar, is derived from his birth name, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth.