Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Kendrick Lamar's birth and a lot of more information!
Kendrick Lamar, by profession, is a songwriter and a rapper as well. Being one of West Coast hip-hop group Black Hippy he is undeniably among the newer generations of raps’ biggest lyricist who has crafted their success as a solo artist. His music, which echoes, advocates, and highlights the social sentiments of black people and touches on the themes of politics and culture, has made him receive widespread recognition from millions of fans in a very short duration of time.
Career Highlights
Read about Kendrick Lamar's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Lamar’s career in music kicked in 2004 when he released his first mixtape Youngest Head Nigga in Charge. In 2005 after signing to Top Dawg Entertainment, he released his second album Training Day and, in 2009, released yet another one titled C4.
Family and Personal Life
Below is a short description of Kendrick Lamar's family situation. Check it out!
Lamar has yet to marry, but he is engaged to Whitney Alford since 2015. He is a Christian and believes in the master Jesus.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | N/A |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (1 child) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Single |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
All information you might be interested in can be found in the table below, for example, birthdate, birthplace, and more!
| Full/Real Name | Kendrick Lamar Duckworth |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 35 years |
| Date of Birth | June 17, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Compton, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.68 m, 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | 67 kg, 147.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $80 million |
| Occupation | American Rapper, Record Producer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Kendrick Lamar's height is pretty average measuring 1.68 m. Kendrick Lamar weighs 67 kg. Being born on June 17, 1987, translates to an age of 35 years as of todays date (June 11, 2023).
Quotes
Black and brown pride have been taught in my household for a long time.
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Me, as a person, I grow. I’m like a chameleon. You know? That is a gift and a curse for me. But more so a gift, because it never puts me in a box.
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The hardest thing for – not only an artist but for anybody to do is look themselves in the mirror and acknowledge, you know, their own flaws and fears and imperfections and put them out there in the open for people to relate to it.
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I look at where I’m at today and realize that most of my success is owed to the mentors that was in my life.
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I don’t want to be something that just comes and goes.
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