Who is Kendrick Lamar?
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is a man born on June 17, 1987. Lamar’s talents include being an American rapper, singer, record producer, and songwriter. The success of ‘Good Kid, Bad Kid City’, his debut in 2012, brought him mainstream popularity. Lamar is a rapper who has had a significant impact on his generation. Black Hippy, a hip-hop supergroup, also includes Lamar. Lamar’s wins include 19 B.E.T. HipHop Awards, 13 Grammy Awards, 11 M.T.V. Video Music Awards, seven B.E.T. Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Pulitzer Prize.
| Real Name/Full Name | Kendrick Lamar Duckworth |
| Date Of Birth | 17 June 1987 |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Birthplace | Compton, California, United States |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inch |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Marital Status | Whitney Alford |
| Children | 2 |
| Siblings | 5 |
| Profession | Rapper, and Record Producer. |
| Net worth | $75 Million. |
Biography
Kendrick Lamar, a well-known rapper and songwriter from the United States, grew up in the vivacious city of Compton, California on June 17, 1987. Kenny Duckworth and Paula Oliver are Kenny’s parents who relocated from Chicago due to Kenny’s involvement with the Gangster Disciples. Being raised among his five siblings had a significant impact on Kendrick Lamar’s life. Kayla Duckworth is his sibling and she is a model and social media influencer. Kenneth Duckworth Jr. is his older sibling and is currently married to Sharon Kekana, living in Chicago with their children. Baby Keem is the cousin of Kendrick Lamar, who is a rapper, songwriter, and record producer from California.
Kendrick Lamar graduated from Centennial High School in Compton, California after pursuing his education. Lamar’s artistic abilities were greatly influenced by Mrs. Gina Osborne Inge, his creative writing teacher at school. Her guidance and teachings left a lasting impression on him and played a significant role in his artistic evolution.
Personal Life
Kendrick Lamar, 37 years of age, and his fiancée Whitney Alford share the joy of being parents to two children. On July 26, 2019, their daughter became their first child, and their second child followed shortly afterwards.
It should be noted that Kendrick Lamar and Whitney Alford have been in a committed relationship since high school, making their bond even more significant and lasting.
Career
Sixteen- year old Kendrick Lamar released a mixtape of his full- length project in 2004: Youngest Head Nigga in Charge (Hub City Threat: Minor of the Year), using stage name K- Dot. Konkrete Jungle Muzik released his first debut, which assisted him in securing a contract with Top Dawg Entertainment. Kendrick’s release of Training Day coincided with Top Dawg in 2005.
Jay Rock’s first single, All My Life (In The Ghetto), included a guest appearance by Kendrick. After a rap battle with Charles Hamilton, he gained some recognition. After the release of his third mixtape, C4, Kendrick opted to change his stage name from K-Dot to his real name. In late 2009, Kendrick Lamar released his EP, Black Hippy, with Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q, which led to the formation of Black Hippy, with Top Dawg signing with Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q.
During the touring of The Independent Tour, Kendrick Lamar produced Overly Dedicated, his fifth mixtape. In September 2010, it became free after being released digitally. Dr. Dre’s collaboration with him was inspired by his song Ignorance Is Bliss.
In 2011, Section 80, his first independent album, was released, and 2012 saw the release of Good Kid, An M.A.D City, his first major album.
Kendrick Lamar’s third album, To Pimp a Butterfly, was well-received by critics and explored themes of race and identity. Five Grammy Awards were received, with Album of the Year being one of them.
Kendrick Lamar was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his 2017 release DAMN, which received critical acclaim and commercial success.
Kendrick Lamar also collaborated on projects like the Black Panther soundtrack in 2018 and the 2022 compilation album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, working with stars such as Dr. Dre, Kanye West, and Taylor Swift.
Net Worth
Kendrick Lamar’s net worth is $75 million, making him a well-known rapper and entertainer. His talent and popularity lead to him being considered among the highest-paid rappers in the world.
