Kendrick Lamar Biography
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California. He began rapping as a teenager and signed with Top Dawg Entertainment. His album DAMN. made him the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. He won his feud with Drake with Not Like Us in 2024.
Personal Life
Who are Kendrick Lamar's parents?
Kenny Duckworth, Paula Oliver
Was Kendrick Lamar married?
Kendrick Lamar was married once, to Whitney Alford (fiancée–N/A).
Did Kendrick Lamar have children?
Kendrick Lamar had 1 child: Unknown children.
What religion was Kendrick Lamar?
Kendrick Lamar was N/A.
What was Kendrick Lamar's ethnicity?
Kendrick Lamar was of American heritage.
Career Highlights
Albums
- Section.80 (2011)
- good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012)
- To Pimp a Butterfly (2015)
- DAMN. (2017)
- Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022)
- GNX (2024)
Awards
- 5 Grammy Awards
- Pulitzer Prize for Music (DAMN.)
- Super Bowl LIX halftime performer
Facts About Kendrick Lamar
- First rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music (DAMN. in 2018)
- Performed at Super Bowl LIX halftime show in 2025
- His diss track Not Like Us demolished Drake in their 2024 feud
- good kid, m.A.A.d city is widely considered one of the greatest rap albums ever
Kendrick Lamar Quotes
"Sit down, be humble."
Legacy
Kendrick Lamar is the first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize. He performed at Super Bowl LIX. His feud with Drake was one of the defining cultural moments of 2024.
Sources
📖 Wikipedia
Last verified: 2026-05-20