Kendrick Lamar DAMN

Kendrick Lamar has always told stories through his music, creating a bridge between spoken-word and visual narratives. With DAMN., however, the rapper challenged his audiences to glean understanding through disciplined listening.

Released on April 14, 2017, DAMN. emerged from a tense political climate in which simmering tension gave way to a cathartic and masterful release. Throughout the album, Lamar instills the need for restraint, self-reflection, and the preservation of ideals that enable people to fight for themselves during crushing times.