The moment Kendrick Lamar was waiting for finally arrived. It was announced a few weeks ago, that the rapper would be the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in music. Well, the ceremony took place and it livestreamed on CNN. Many in attendance took photos with Kendrick. The ceremony was hosted by Dana Canedy and when speaking about the momentous occasion, she told the New York Times that the award "shines a light on hip-hop in a completely different way. This is a big moment for hip-hop music and a big moment for the Pulitzers.”
Watch the ceremony in its entirety.