"At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out. Now I'll talk about being beaten up or robbed or making a stupid decision because of a girl or whatever."

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Source: Kendrick Lamar: the rise of a good kid rapper in a mad city. Interview with Hattie Collins, www.theguardian.com. December 7, 2012.

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Kendrick Lamar

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Kendrick Lamar is a Grammy-winning rapper known for his profound lyrics that explore themes of struggle, identity, and social justice, particularly in his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly.'

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