The Evolution of Kendrick Lamar

Happy birthday, Kendrick Lamar.

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The Cypher - Kendrick lived up to the hype when he killed The Cypher at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards.  (Photo: BET)
Drake Takes Notice - Drake gave Kendrick a great look when he tapped the Compton MC to appear on "Buried Alive," from his blockbuster album Take Care. Drizzy also recruited Kendrick to open for him on his Club Paradise tour. (Photos from left: Chris McKay/Getty Images for BET, George Pimentel)
Kendrick Goes Gaga - Kendrick picked up another huge co-sign when Lady Gaga was spotted checking him out at Lollapalooza earlier this year. The pop star later exchanged complimentary tweets with Kendrick, and the two reportedly recorded together, though the results may never be released.  (Photos from left: John Ricard / BET, Sandra Mu/Getty Images)Kendrick Matters - Kendrick Lamar took his show on the road in the fall of 2012 as the headliner of BET's Music Matters Tour, hitting 26 dates with supporting acts, including Stalley, ScHoolboy Q and more.  (Photo: Aaron Davidson/FilmMagic)

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The Cypher - Kendrick lived up to the hype when he killed The Cypher at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards.  (Photo: BET)

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