To kick-off the Gavel's series on the top albums of the 2010s from each music genre, Elizabeth Coughlin recounts the most memorable hip-hop tracks of the past decade.

Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. makes historic waves as the first hip-hop album to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Often used as an avenue for change for the black community, hip-hop also serves as a way to combat negative perceptions of mental health.

King Kendrick's latest, surprise release is more than worthy of your time.

Our music deserves more from us.

Here's a playlist to remind you that you're awesome.

There are several important lessons that Kendrick offers to students on his newest album, "To Pimp A Butterfly."

Kendrick's latest album demands the listener's full attention.