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Lamar becomes first rapper to win Pulitzer

Pulitzer prize winner Kendrick Lamar
Pulitzer prize winner Kendrick Lamar
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Prestigious prize is traditionally awarded for classical or jazz recordings.

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Kendrick Lamar has become the first ever rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. The win for the Californian's third album DNA is a significant departure for the Pulitzer - which normally gives it's prize to classical or jazz records.

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