In a groundbreaking moment for music and culture, Kendrick Lamar has etched his name in history as the first-ever rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, a monumental achievement not just for him, but for the entire hip-hop genre. This long-overdue recognition from the Pulitzer Board marks a seismic shift in the way contemporary music is perceived by American institutions, challenging the notion that only classical and jazz can hold artistic merit.