Kanye West wasn’t the only one getting honored yesterday. Kendrick Lamar got recognized for his efforts, too.

K. Dot was awarded the Generational Icon Award by the California State Senate. According to radio.com, Senator Isadore Hall awarded Lamar on the floor of the Senate and made this statement: “In less than ten years as a professional artist, Mr. Lamar has gone from a local Compton young boy to become a multi-platinum, Billboard chart-topping, two-time Grammy award-winning musician.”

However, Lamar wasn’t receiving the award for his musical success. He’s actually been an active member of his community, giving large amounts of money to the Compton Unified School District to help fund music programs. He’s also donated to non-profit organizations like Habitat for Humanity.

“It’s definitely an honor to be right here in front of you guys,” Kendrick said on the Senate floor. “Being from the city of Compton and knowing the parks that I played at and neighborhoods, I always thought how great the opportunity would be to give back to my community.”
Good kid in a m.A.A.d city, indeed.

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