Kendrick Lamar In The Running For Oscar Nomination
Kendrick Lamar is no stranger to award nominations and prizes. Over the course of his career, the 35-year old rapper has collected 161 awards from 399 nominations and a Pulitzer prize for his album DAMN.
Adding to this list of accolades, Kendrick Lamar is in the running for an Oscar nomination for his film We Cry Together in the Best Live Action Short category. Lamar’s possible Oscar nomination opens doors to his abilities as an artist.
The film We Cry Together stars Kendrick and actor Taylour Piage in the wake of a messy relationship.The film follows the couple through a story of trials and tribulations. The film was screened multiple times throughout June to mostly family and friends according to The HollyWood Reporter.
Music and Film
The track “We Cry Together” comes from Lamar’s new album Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers. The album deals with themes of money, relationships, politics, and loyalty, to name a few. One of the more surprising tracks on the album “Mother I Sober”, presents a keen understanding of vulnerability and the effects of childhood trauma. It’s no surprise Lamar’s musical ability also translates into film.
Is Kendrick Lamar done making music following his Oscar consideration?
While this nomination reveals a new era of Kendrick’s abilities, I don’t believe Lamar will abandon music. As an artist, Kendrick’s abilities remain unlimited. His Oscar nomination nods may further push the artist to new creative possibilities. While Kendrick is known for his lingering album drops, the artist pays keen attention to detail. These Oscar nomination nods are only the beginning of new creativity for Kendrick Lamar.
Kendrick Lamar continues to make waves on his Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers tour. While on tour, a security guard present at his concert was brought to tears by Kendrick’s impact. His music is so important to many individuals. In fact, Kendrick Lamar’s Oscar consideration may only further his musical career.
