Yesterday, Kendrick Lamar was honored by the California State Senate, who named him the 35th Senate District’s Generational Icon. In a speech, state Senator Isadore Hall III praised Kendrick’s rise from Compton local to worldwide star, as well as his continued ties to his neighborhood. After accepting the award, Kendrick gave a short speech in which he talked about giving back to his community. You can watch a video below, via Complex.
Honored to recognize #sd35 & Compton native @kendricklamar today by the #casenate #caleg pic.twitter.com/1JbFrwbIM4 — Dr. Isadore Hall,III (@isadorehall) May 11, 2015
A great meeting w/ @kendricklamar & #California Governor @JerryBrownGov #caleaders #caleg #sd35 pic.twitter.com/QQdT0sXuOr — Dr. Isadore Hall,III (@isadorehall) May 12, 2015
Spotted at the office. pic.twitter.com/q63sL254Ea — Gov. Brown Press Ofc (@GovPressOffice) May 11, 2015
Watch a mini-documentary on Kendrick Lamar at Pitchfork Music Festival:
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