10 Reasons why Kendrick Lamar is the best rapper right now (With Pictures)

3. To Pimp a Butterfly

While the critically-acclaimed project didn’t earn Kendrick that Album of the Year Grammy, it did rightfully win Best Rap Album. To Pimp a Butterfly, in so many different ways, was a complete game-changer for the hip-hop genre in 2015. No other rap album that year was as bold, original or as emotional as this one. Even David Bowie said the project had an influence on him while he was completing his final album,Blackstar. That’s saying something. Kendrick dealt with fame, money, depression, faith, hatred, love and enlightenment. This was incredibly meaningful for so many hip-hop fans, and will continue to be for years to come.