Compton native Kendrick Lamar has 22 Grammys to his name, making him the first rapper to headline the NFL’s biggest stage. He captured the national spotlight to deliver a dual message, one to artist Drake and their ongoing rap battle,

Long before he dreamed of playing the Super Bowl, Lamar was inspired by Arron Afflalo and Compton's sports stars.

Fresh off a clean sweep at last weekend's Grammys, the 37-year-old Compton rapper elicited a slew of theories and interpretations, from both fans and peers, about his performance, which celebrated Black culture.