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This image released by Interscope Records shows the CD cover for "To Pimp a Butterfly," the latest release by Kendrick Lamar. 

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ offers raw, honest take on life as a black American

By Deanna Frances | March 17, 2015

Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly,” showcases cool retro beats over Lamar’s classic hard-hitting lyrics for another powerful album by the rapper.Lamar dropped the album late Sunday evening, a week before its expected March 23 release date....