His astute observations about Kendrick Lamar's formidable body of work offer ample evidence of the magisterial literacy that courses through Lamar's densely allusive and complicated lyrics.
Fans and hip-hop enthusiasts will relish this thought-provoking work." - Publishers Weekly "Miles Marshall Lewis is one of the most gifted and eloquent cultural critics of his generation. Lewis paints a captivating portrait of a luminary whose lyrics capture the struggles, triumphs, anger, and hope of an entire generation of Black Americans. "An insightful deep dive into the mind of Pulitzer-winning hip-hop artist and producer Kendrick Lamar. "With art and commentary from voices like Ta-Nehisi Coates, this book contextualizes Kendrick Lamar's impact and digs into the significance of his lyrics." - The New York Times An in-depth biographical and historical contextualization of one of the decade's most heralded rappers.– Kirkus