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This Day in History: Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize

This Day in History: , Kendrick Lamar Becomes the First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize. April 16, 2018. Lamar was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his extraordinary 2017 album, 'DAMN.'. It was the first time the prestigious award had been granted to a genre outside of classical music or jazz. According to the Pulitzer Prize administrator, the decision to recognize Lamar's work was unanimous. ['DAMN' is] a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life, Pulitzer Prize Awarding Committee. Lamar grew up during the 1990s in Compton, CA, surrounded by the influence of artists like Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre. His previous album efforts became known for their social commentary. A fellow nominee called Lamar “one of the greatest living American composers, for sure.”

Kim Kardashian Loses Over 100k Followers After Taylor Swift’s Diss Track

Kim Kardashian Loses Over 100k Followers , After Taylor Swift’s Diss Track. Swift's new song, "thanK you aIMee," was released on 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.'. Swifties were quick to point out that the capitalized letters in the song title spell the word "KIM.". Swifties were quick to point out that the capitalized letters in the song title spell the word "KIM.". The track "is about a 'bronze, spray-tanned' high school bully," according to 'Page Six.'. All that time you were throwin’ punches, I was buildin’ somethin’ / And I can’t forgive the way you made me feel... Screamed, ‘F--- you, Aimee’ to the night sky as the blood was gushin’ / But I can’t forget the way you made me heal, Taylor Swift, via "thanK you aIMee". Since the song was released, Kardashian has lost over 100,000 Instagram followers, 'Page Six' reports. . She has yet to comment on the development. The reality star had beef with Swift while she was married to Kanye West. Their conflict stemmed from West referring to Swift as "that b****" in his song "Famous.". Kardashian claimed that Swift gave West permission to call her that, but Swift says that's not the truth. Kardashian claimed that Swift gave West permission to call her that, but Swift says that's not the truth. While both parties appeared to have moved on in recent years, Swift reopened those wounds in a December 2023 interview with 'Time.'. While both parties appeared to have moved on in recent years, Swift reopened those wounds in a December 2023 interview with 'Time.'. That took me down psychologically to a place I’ve never been before. I pushed away most people in my life because I didn’t trust anyone anymore. I went down really, really hard, Taylor Swift, via 'Time'

J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar to Forgive Him for Diss Track

J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track. J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track. BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week. BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week. The song, '7 Minute Drill,' was Cole's reply to Lamar's verse on Future and Metro Boomin's 'Like That.'. Cole recently spoke about the track while performing at the Dreamville Festival in North Carolina on April 7. . I ain't gonna lie to y'all the past two days felt terrible. I damn near had a relapse, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. Cole went on to praise Lamar's career, calling him 'one of the greatest,' and expressing hopes that the rapper didn't take offense. And if he did, I got my chin out. Take your best shot, I'll take that on the chin, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. Cole promised that the track from his album, 'Might Delete Later,' will be removed or updated on streaming services. BBC reports that Cole said he felt pressured to write a comeback to Lamar. . I was conflicted because... I know how I feel about my peers, these two [rappers] that I've been blessed to even stand beside... But the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. I was conflicted because... I know how I feel about my peers, these two [rappers] that I've been blessed to even stand beside... But the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press. While speaking on stage, Cole said that he tried to keep the tone of the verse friendly, but ultimately the end result , "didn't sit right with my spirit."