Kendrick Lamar

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This article is about the rapper. For his self-titled extended play, see Kendrick
Lamar  (EP).

Kendrick Lamar

Lamar in May 2018

Born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth

June 17, 1987 (age 33)

Compton, California, U.S.

K-Dot
Other names
Kung-Fu Kenny

Cornrow Kenny

Occupation Rapper

songwriter

record producer

Years active 2004–present

Children 1
 Awards Full list

Musical career

Genres Hip hop

jazz rap

Instruments Vocals

Labels Top Dawg

Aftermath

Interscope

Associated acts Black Hippy

Anna Wise

Bilal

Dr. Dre

The Game

J. Cole

SZA

Terrace Martin

Thundercat

Zacari

Website kendricklamar.com

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper,

songwriter, and record producer. Since his debut into the mainstream with Good Kid,
M.A.A.D City (2012), Lamar has frequently been regarded as one of the most
influential artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers and lyricists
of all time.[1][2][3] Aside from his solo career, he is also known as a member of the hip
hop supergroup Black Hippy alongside his Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) label-
mates Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Schoolboy Q.
Raised in Compton, California, Lamar embarked on his musical career as a teenager
under the stage name K-Dot, releasing a mixtape that garnered local attention and
led to his signing with indie record label Top Dawg Entertainment. He began to gain
recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year,
he independently released his first studio album, Section.80, which included his
debut single "HiiiPoWeR". By that time, he had amassed a large online following and
collaborated with several prominent hip hop artists, including The Game, Busta
Rhymes, and Snoop Dogg.