The poem “Mortal Man” by Kendrick Lamar is not known to be “your average poem”. Although “just a poem”, it is a free verse poem written inside of a song also called “Mortal Man” by Kendrick Lamar which makes it really distinct and sui generis. Within the poem, Kendrick basically describes inner conflicts within himself that he seems to have no control over. He begins to question his life as well as who he really is and what exactly he is truly here for. The title becomes most significant at the end of the poem where he has seemed to have given up and refers to himself as “just another nigga” rather than a “mortal man”. What makes the poem more captivating to the reader is that this poem is actually a confession and interview for Kendrick’s
