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Detailed explanation-1: -Kendrick Lamar received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his album “Damn". Lamar is the first rapper in history to be given the award. Previous recipients included Bob Dylan, Hank Williams and Duke Ellington. Lamar had received this award at Columbia University.

Detailed explanation-2: -Any person may submit material to the Pulitzer Prize competition, whether an editor of a news organization, an individual journalist or a reader. To be eligible for consideration, work must derive from a U.S. newspaper, magazine, wire service or news site that publishes regularly.

Detailed explanation-3: -In late February, 77 editors, publishers, writers, and educators gather in the School of Journalism to judge the entries in the 14 journalism categories. More than 2, 500 entries are submitted each year in the Pulitzer Prize competitions, and only 21 awards are normally made.

Detailed explanation-4: -But unlike the Grammys, the Pulitzer is devoid of the glitz and glam of stardom. It’s less of a popularity contest because the award isn’t a measure of celebrity. Instead, the Pulitzer is viewed as a sign of artistic worthiness. So what happens now that a rapper has a Pulitzer?