Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 2003.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Record producer
- Born
- June 17, 1987
- Years active
- 2003–present
Early life
Born and raised in Compton, California, Kendrick Lamar witnessed Dr. Dre and Tupac filming a video as a child, an experience that set him toward music.
Career
After acclaimed mixtapes, his albums "good kid, m.A.A.d city," "To Pimp a Butterfly," and "DAMN." established him as the defining lyricist of his generation, blending jazz, funk, and storytelling.
Major achievements
He won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music for "DAMN." — the first non-classical, non-jazz recipient — along with seventeen Grammy Awards.
Legacy
Kendrick Lamar is widely considered the foremost rapper of his era, elevating hip-hop's literary and political ambition.
References
Frequently asked questions about Kendrick Lamar
- What is Kendrick Lamar known for?
- Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 2003. Kendrick Lamar is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
- Where is Kendrick Lamar from?
- Kendrick Lamar is from Compton, California.
- When was Kendrick Lamar born?
- Kendrick Lamar was born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California.
- What kind of music does Kendrick Lamar make?
- Kendrick Lamar's music spans Hip-hop, West Coast hip-hop, and Conscious hip-hop.
- Is Kendrick Lamar still active?
- Yes — Kendrick Lamar has been active since 2003 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Kendrick Lamar been associated with?
- Kendrick Lamar has been associated with Top Dawg, Aftermath, Interscope, and pgLang.
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