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Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, born in Compton, California, in 1987, is a US rapper. He has received wide acclaim and a number of accolades over the course of his career, including seven Grammy Awards.

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Politics and Kendrick Lamar dominate MTV awards

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@dwnews - Online praise for Kendrick Lamar's Grammy win

February 16, 201601:50 min
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Kendrick Lamar sweeps up five Grammys

The American rapper performed a politically-charged rendition of his hit "Alright" and won five Grammys.
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Lamar close to Michael Jackson's Grammy nomination record

Michael Jackson holds the record for Grammy nominations in one night, but rapper Kendrick Lamar is on his heels with 11.
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