Regis Inge, Kendrick Lamar's former teacher, recalls nurturing the rapper's early talent and commitment to authenticity.

Regis Inge, Kendrick Lamar's former teacher in Compton, recalls the rapper's early days as a shy, stuttering boy with a talent for storytelling. Inge introduced Lamar to poetry and encouraged him to write and read aloud, even giving him a thesaurus. Despite Lamar's reserved nature, Inge recognized his gift and is proud of his commitment to authenticity and positivity. Now a Pulitzer Prize winner with multiple Grammys, Inge finds Lamar's international success surreal.

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