5 Key Facts About Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly

Released on March 15, 2015 The album dropped through Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records.

A concept album about black identity and struggle It explores themes of fame, racism, and self-doubt through a narrative that follows Lamar’s journey from Compton to stardom.

Blends jazz, funk, and spoken word The production incorporates live instrumentation from jazz musicians like Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper, giving it a raw, organic sound.

Won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Music It was the first hip-hop album to win the Pulitzer, recognized for its lyrical depth and musical innovation.

Features a poem that ties the album together The spoken-word poem “The Blacker the Berry” and the final track “Mortal Man” use the metaphor of a caterpillar and butterfly to symbolize growth and oppression.