Kendrick Lamar: From Compton to Cultural Icon

Biography

December 3, 2024

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Kendrick Lamar Duckworth stands as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, transforming from a young rapper in Compton to a Pulitzer Prize-winning musician whose work transcends traditional genre boundaries.

Personal Information Tables

Personal Details

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Born	June 17, 1987
Birthplace	Compton, California
Education	Centennial High School
Height	5’5″ (1.65m)
Children	Uzi and Enoch
Partner	Whitney Alford

Career Information

Attribute	Details
Stage Names	K.Dot, Kung-fu Kenny, King Kendrick
Labels	Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath, Interscope
Years Active	2003-Present
Groups	Black Hippy

Timeline of Major Events

Year	Event
2003	Released first mixtape as K.Dot
2005	Signed with Top Dawg Entertainment
2010	Released Overly Dedicated
2011	Released Section.80
2012	Released good kid, m.A.A.d city
2015	Released To Pimp a Butterfly
2017	Released DAMN., won Pulitzer Prize
2018	Curated Black Panther soundtrack
2022	Released Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
2024	Engaged in high-profile feud with Drake