Kendrick Lamar
Musician · US · b. 1987
Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California.
Lamar grew up in Section 8 housing and experienced homelessness during his childhood.
He adopted the stage name K.Dot during high school and released his first mixtape in the mid-2000s.
Biography
Early Life
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, to Kenneth "Kenny" Duckworth and Paula Oliver. Growing up in a challenging environment, Lamar's family relied on welfare and food stamps, and they experienced homelessness. Despite these hardships, he found solace in music, sneaking into his parents' house parties and developing an interest in hip-hop. Influenced by his surroundings and the socio-political issues affecting African-American culture, Lamar's early experiences shaped his artistic voice.
Career
Lamar began his music career in high school under the stage name K.Dot, where he gained recognition for his freestyling and battle rapping. His first mixtape, "Youngest Head Nigga in Charge (Hub City Threat: Minor of the Year)," was released in the mid-2000s, showcasing his lyrical talent. Over the years, he released several critically acclaimed albums, including "good kid, m.A.A.d city," "To Pimp a Butterfly," and "DAMN.," which solidified his status as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In 2018, he made history by becoming the first non-classical or jazz artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
Personal Life
Lamar is engaged to his high school sweetheart, Whitney Alford, and they have two children together. He is known for his commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and has openly discussed his past struggles with addiction. An avid sports fan, he supports the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams. Lamar's music often reflects his personal experiences and the socio-political landscape, making him a powerful voice in contemporary hip-hop.
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Discography
GNX2024
- 1.wacced out murals5:17
- 2.squabble up2:38
- 3.luther2:58
- 4.man at the garden3:53
- 5.hey now3:37
- 6.reincarnated4:35
- 7.tv off3:40
- 8.dodger blue2:11
- 9.peekaboo2:35
- 10.heart pt. 64:52
- 11.gnx3:13
- 12.gloria4:47
Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers2022
- 1.United in Grief4:15
- 2.N953:16
- 3.Worldwide Steppers3:23
- 4.Die Hard3:59
- 5.Father Time3:42
- 6.Rich (interlude)1:43
- 7.Rich Spirit3:22
- 8.We Cry Together5:41
- 9.Purple Hearts5:29
- 10.Count Me Out4:44
- 11.Crown4:24
- 12.Silent Hill3:41
- 13.Savior (interlude)2:33
- 14.Savior3:44
- 15.Auntie Diaries4:41
- 16.Mr. Morale3:31
- 17.Mother I Sober6:47
- 18.Mirror4:16
Black Panther: The Album (Music From and Inspired By)2018
- 1.Black Panther2:11
- 2.All the Stars3:52
- 3.X4:27
- 4.The Ways3:59
- 5.Opps3:01
- 6.I Am3:29
- 7.Paramedic!3:39
- 8.Bloody Waters4:32
- 9.King’s Dead3:45
- 10.Redemption Interlude1:25
- 11.Redemption3:42
- 12.Seasons4:02
- 13.Big Shot3:42
- 14.Pray for Me3:31
DAMN.2017
- 1.BLOOD.1:59
- 2.DNA.3:06
- 3.YAH.2:40
- 4.ELEMENT.3:29
- 5.FEEL.3:35
- 6.LOYALTY.3:48
- 7.PRIDE.4:32
- 8.HUMBLE.2:57
- 9.LUST.5:08
- 10.LOVE.3:31
- 11.XXX.4:14
- 12.FEAR.6:55
- 13.GOD.4:09
- 14.DUCKWORTH.4:08
untitled unmastered.2016
- 1.untitled 01 | 08.19.2014.4:07
- 2.untitled 02 | 06.23.2014.4:18
- 3.untitled 03 | 05.28.2013.2:34
- 4.untitled 04 | 08.14.2014.1:50
- 5.untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.5:38
- 6.untitled 06 | 06.30.2014.3:28
- 7.untitled 07 | 2014 - 20168:16
- 8.untitled 08 | 09.06.2014.3:55
To Pimp a Butterfly2015
- 1.Wesley’s Theory4:47
- 2.For Free? (interlude)2:11
- 3.King Kunta3:55
- 4.Institutionalized4:32
- 5.These Walls5:01
- 6.u4:28
- 7.Alright3:39
- 8.For Sale? (interlude)4:52
- 9.Momma4:43
- 10.Hood Politics4:53
- 11.How Much a Dollar Cost4:22
- 12.Complexion (A Zulu Love)4:23
- 13.The Blacker the Berry5:29
- 14.You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said)4:02
- 15.i5:36
- 16.Mortal Man12:07
good kid, m.A.A.d city2012
- 1.Sherane A.K.A Master Splinter’s Daughter4:34
- 2.Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe5:11
- 3.Backseat Freestyle3:32
- 4.The Art of Peer Pressure5:24
- 5.Money Trees6:27
- 6.Poetic Justice5:00
- 7.good kid3:34
- 8.m.A.A.d city5:50
- 9.Swimming Pools (Drank) (extended version)5:14
- 10.Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst12:03
- 11.Real7:23
- 12.Compton4:08
- 13.Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (remix)4:38
- 14.Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (International remix)5:05
Section.802011
- 1.Fuck Your Ethnicity3:44
- 2.Hol’ Up2:53
- 3.A.D.H.D3:35
- 4.No Makeup (Her Vice)3:55
- 5.Tammy’s Song (Her Evils)2:41
- 6.Chapter Six2:41
- 7.Ronald Reagan Era (His Evils)3:36
- 8.Poe Mans Dream (His Vice)4:21
- 9.The Spiteful Chant5:21
- 10.Chapter Ten1:15
- 11.Keisha’s Song (Her Pain)3:47
- 12.Rigamortis2:48
- 13.Kush & Corinthians (His Pain)5:04
- 14.Blow My High (Members Only)3:35
- 15.Ab‐Soul’s Outro5:50
- 16.HiiiPoWeR4:39
Overly Dedicated2010
- 1.Growing Apart (To Get Closer)3:40
- 2.Ignorance Is Bliss3:30
- 3.P & P 1.56:01
- 4.Alien Girl (Today With Her)3:59
- 5.Opposites Attract (Tomorrow Without Her)4:31
- 6.Michael Jordan5:50
- 7.R.O.T.C. (interlude)2:43
- 8.Barbed Wire4:25
- 9.Average Joe4:16
- 10.H.O.C5:16
- 11.Cut You Off (To Grow Closer)6:04
- 12.She Needs Me (remix)3:15
- 13.I Do This (remix)4:08
C42009
- 1.Intro (Wayne Co-Sign)0:23
- 2.Best Rapper Under 253:15
- 3.Mr. Carter 2 (New Wayne verse)4:12
- 4.A Milli3:13
- 5.Bitch I’m in the Club2:39
- 6.West Coast Wu-Tang4:23
- 7.Phone Home2:51
- 8.Compton Chemistry2:23
- 9.Take Off Your Pants3:41
- 10.Shot Down4:24
- 11.Play With Fire4:27
- 12.Friend of Mine5:05
- 13.Still Hustlin’4:25
- 14.Welcome to C46:41
- 15.G Code4:02
- 16.Famous Pipe Game3:10
- 17.Misunderstood4:44
- 18.Young and Black3:22
No Sleep Til NYC2007
- 1.Intro0:49
- 2.The Show3:38
- 3.I Ain't No Joke2:53
- 4.Enjoy Life3:15
- 5.C.R.E.A.M.3:44
- 6.The Real Hip Hop (Freestyle)1:22
- 7.Dead Presidents III3:37
- 8.It Ain't Hard 2 Tell2:48
- 9.Smooth Operator2:25
- 10.Kick In The Door2:49
- 11.Half Way Crooks3:28
- 12.Cali's Finest3:39
- 13.OG Julio G0:38
- 14.Top Dawg Ent.3:08
- 15.Death Around The Corner3:19
- 16.Gangsta Party '082:43
- 17.New Pimpin'3:16
- 18.Preach2:25
- 19.Outro1:09
- 20.Cant Be Faded2:52
Training Day2005
- 1.One Shot Kill3:10
- 2.Blame God3:18
- 3.Who Shot Ya (Freestyle)2:49
- 4.Good Morning America4:05
- 5.Blow Them Horns4:00
- 6.G'z and Hustlerz3:43
- 7.I Feel It (Freestyle)2:47
- 8.Interview With DJ Dave, Part 10:14
- 9.Imma G (Freestyle)2:11
- 10.Interview With DJ Dave, Part 21:27
- 11.Man of the Hour3:02
- 12.Interview With DJ Dave, Part 30:23
- 13.Never Die3:34
- 14.Hypnotiq1:41
- 15.J Dilla (Freestyle)4:01
- 16.Interview With DJ Dave, Part 40:52
- 17.Get Throwed3:13
- 18.Bloody Sport (Freestyle)4:04
- 19.Hard Body3:59
- 20.Grammy Fam (Freestyle)3:25
- 21.A Song 4 Buffy (Freestyle)3:08
- 22.Interview With DJ Dave, Part 51:20
- 23.Dreams4:56
- 24.The Best Rapper Alive4:01
Cartoon & Cereal2012
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Sex With Society2011
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Ronald Reagan Era2011
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Hood Gone Love It2011
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Hol’ Up2011
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Vanity Slave, Pt. 22011
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Moscato2011
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Rapper Shit2011
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HiiiPoWeR2011
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Look Out for Detox2010
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6’7’ Freestyle2010
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The Steppers Tour (live from Paris)2022
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Kendrick Lamar2009
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Label
- Record label
- PGLang
- Record label
- Interscope Records
- Record label
- Top Dawg Entertainment
- Record label
- Aftermath Entertainment
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Song
- Award
- BET Award for Best New Artist
- Award
- BET Award for Best Collaboration
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance
- Award
- Pulitzer Prize for Music
- Award
- Grammy Award for Record of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Music Video
- Award
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Album
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program
Groups
- Black Hippycurrent
- The Little Homiescurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: K. Dot, K. Duckworth, Kendrick Duckworth, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, K‐Dot
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is an American rapper and songwriter. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, his music features conscious, introspective lyrics, with political criticism and social commentary concerning African-American culture. Music journalists have listed Lamar among the greatest rappers of all time. In 2018, he became the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
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