Kendrick Lamar's album titled good kid m.A.A.d city, made history by being the first hip hop studio album to remain on the Billboard 200 chart for full 12 years.
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Kendrick Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.D city” becomes the first Hip-Hop studio album in history to spend 12 full years on the Billboard 200. pic.twitter.com/88cehOOcxA
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The album "good kid m.A.A.d city" has made history by being the first Hip Hop studio album to stay on the Billboard 200 chart for a 12 years consecutively!.
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This impressive milestone highlights its lasting influence, Appeal in the music world and among fans.
Kendrick Lamar's album "good kid m.A.A.d city" was officially launched on October 22nd, 2012.
Rollings Stone Magazine has recently named good kid, m.A.A.d city as the exceptional concept album of all time.
This recognition highlights the albums storytelling and rich themes that delve into Kendrick Lamar's youth in Compton and touch on topics like gang violence family dynamics spirituality and self improvement.
The album has gathered more than 5.8 Billion streams on Spotify, and it is on track to achieve 7 times platinum certification from the RIAA due to it's significant commercial success and continued popularity in the streaming age.
The impact of good kid, m.A.A.d city extends beyond it's achievements within the music industry. it has played a crucial role in molding modern hip hop by inspiring a new wave of musicians through it's engaging narrative and intricate lyrics.
Moreover it has earned accolades such as securing 115th position on Rolling Stone's updated list "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" in both 2020 and 2023.
The album is seen not as a piece in Kendrick Lamar's music catalog but also as a vital contribution to the wider music scene for it's artistic richness and cultural significance that continues to captivate audiences.