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About Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar is an up and coming American hip hop artist who has worked with Busta Rhymes, The Game, and Snoop Dogg.
Early Life
His parents are from Chicago. For his elementary education, he went to the McNair Elementary and Vanguard Learning Centre in the Compton Unified School District. He had his high school education at the Centennial High School also in Compton. He was described as a smart and quiet kid in school.
Career
His career began in 2003. He released his first full-length project at the age of 16. It was a mixtape called “Youngest Head Nigga in Charge”. Released under the pseudonym, K. Dot, the mixtape enabled him to rise to fame in the community. It also made the budding rapper gain a contract with Top Dawg Entertainment.
Kendrick Lamar started recording with them and released another mixtape called “Training Day” in 2005.
In 2006 and 2007, he featured with other upcoming West Coast rappers. He released another mixtape “C4” in 2009 and “Overly Dedicated” in 2010.
The Grammy award winner released his first LP, “Good Kid “and “m.A.A.d” in 2012 after signing with Dr. Dre’s label. He released “To Pimp a Butterfly” in 2015 and it was a huge success. The following year, he released a new album titled “Untitled Unmastered”. In 2017, he released another album titled “DAMN”. In May 2022, Lamar released an album titled “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”.
Accomplishments
He had two Grammy nominations in 2016 for his contribution to Beyoncé’s song “Freedom”. He has another Grammy award for Best Album of the Year for his album “DAMN”.
He again has Grammy Awards for best rap song, rap performance and best music video for his song, “Humble”.
His song “Loyalty”, which featured renowned singer Rihanna, won an award for best rap performance. “DAMN” was the first Jazz recording to win a Pulitzer Prize award for music.
Trivia
Kendrick was named after singer Eddie Kendricks. Kendrick is well-known in the hip hop community for his storytelling ability. He is an excellent lyricist. Kendrick has also gone by the name ‘K-Dot’.
In 2012, he had one album in the Top 50.
Personal
Kendrick was born in Compton, California. He engaged his long-time girlfriend, Whitney Alford. He has a cousin that plays for the LA Lakers, Nick Young.
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F.A.Q. about Kendrick Lamar
When is his birthday?
Kendrick Lamar's birthday is on June 17, 1987.
In how many days is his birthday?
Kendrick's birthday is in 52 days
How old is he?
He is 36 years old.
Where is Kendrick from?
He was born in Compton, California, U.S..