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Photo From Instagram | @kendricklamar Kendrick Lamar is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers alive. For over a decade, Kendrick has put out album after album with unmatched quality, and style that only gets better with age. The rapper’s career has been a tour de force from beginning to end. Incorporating a mix of trap, R&B, and traditional hip hop, Kendrick Lamar creates a unique and unforgettable soundscape that is thought-provoking without sacrificing catchiness and mainstream appeal. Lyrically, Kendrick is at the top of his game with few rappers who come close to his quality of storytelling and variety of flows. So, what are Kendrick Lamar’s top five albums? We’ll start with his most-recent release: 5. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (2022) Kendrick significantly changed pace on this album, and assuming this is his last full-length project it’s a respectable way to end things. K. Dot walks the listener through quarrels with his past-self, with storytelling that is hy

Kendrick Lamar's 2022 album might be one of the best releases hip hop fans will get this year... yet it almost didn't come out. The album, which featured a great number of artists and topped charts upon release, was extremely focused on self-reflection and introspective themes relating to Kendrick's upbringing and his journey in an attempt to sort out his mental health. The artist allegedly spent most of his time creating the album in solitude, keeping away from the influences of friends and family. Kendrick avoided the opinions of individuals with whom he was close in order to prevent himself from second-guessing his expressive choices, as, assuming he got feedback on the incredibly vulnerable subject matter, "Mr. Morale might have become just another set of songs on a hard drive..." Briana Younger, W Magazine . The album certainly stirred up controversy, but in a good way. Kendrick influenced the engagement of hip hop fans in their own respective mental health d