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To Pimp a Butterfly, released in 2015, is the third studio album by Kendrick Lamar, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold over 324,000 copies in its first week. The album features a wide range of genres, including hip hop, jazz, and spoken word, and explores themes of black empowerment, self-love, and the African American experience. With a Vibe score of 97, To Pimp a Butterfly has been widely praised for its lyrical depth, musical complexity, and cultural impact. The album has been named as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time by numerous publications, including Rolling Stone and Pitchfork. Kendrick Lamar's innovative approach to storytelling and his unapologetic critique of societal norms have influenced a generation of artists, including J. Cole and Chance the Rapper. As of 2022, To Pimp a Butterfly has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA, with over 3 million copies sold in the United States alone, cementing its place in music history.