Kendrick Lamar

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Full Name
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Born
June 17th, 1987
Height
5ft 5in
Hometown
Compton, California, USA
Net Worth
Estimated $140 million
Partner
Whitney Alford
Family
Kendrick Lamar was born to Kenny Duckworth and Paula Oliver in Compton, California. His parents had moved from Chicago to California before his birth to escape gang violence. Lamar has spoken openly about the influence of his upbringing on his music and has frequently referenced his family throughout his work. He and his longtime partner, Whitney Alford, have been together since high school and have two children.
Years Active
2003–present
Bands
Black Hippy
Top Tracks
'HUMBLE.', 'Alright', 'DNA.', 'Not Like Us', 'Swimming Pools (Drank)'
Top Albums
'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City', 'To Pimp a Butterfly', 'DAMN.', 'Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers', 'GNX'
Records Sold
More than 100 million worldwide
Number Ones
'HUMBLE.', 'Like That', 'Not Like Us', 'DAMN.', 'Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers', 'GNX'
Fun Facts
Kendrick Lamar became the first artist outside classical and jazz to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, receiving the honour for 'DAMN.' in 2018. ### Before performing under his own name, he released music under the stage name K-Dot. ### Lamar headlined the Super Bowl LVI halftime show in 2022 and returned as the solo headliner for Super Bowl LIX in 2025.
Related Artists
J Cole, Drake, SZA, Schoolboy Q, Tyler, the Creator

Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 21st century. Emerging from Compton, California, Lamar gained widespread recognition with his independently released projects before achieving mainstream success with the critically acclaimed albums ‘Good Kid, M.A.A.D City’, ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’, ‘DAMN.’ and ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’. Celebrated for his intricate lyricism, conceptual storytelling and exploration of race, identity, politics and personal struggle, Lamar became the first musician outside the classical and jazz genres to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. A multiple Grammy Award winner, his work has redefined hip hop as a vehicle for artistic and social commentary while influencing a new generation of artists.

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Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper, songwriter and producer best known for albums including 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City', 'To Pimp a Butterfly', 'DAMN.' and 'GNX'.
Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music for 'DAMN.', which was recognised for its virtuosic songwriting, emotional depth and powerful exploration of contemporary African American life.
'HUMBLE.' is Kendrick Lamar's signature hit, alongside acclaimed tracks including 'Alright', 'DNA.', 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' and 'Not Like Us'.
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