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Kendrick Lamar: From Compton to Cultural Icon

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.

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Personal Details

AttributeDetails
Full NameKendrick Lamar Duckworth
BornJune 17, 1987
BirthplaceCompton, California
EducationCentennial High School
Height5’5″ (1.65m)
ChildrenUzi and Enoch
PartnerWhitney Alford

Career Information

AttributeDetails
Stage NamesK.Dot, Kung-fu Kenny, King Kendrick
LabelsTop Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath, Interscope
Years Active2003-Present
GroupsBlack Hippy

Timeline of Major Events

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

Major Achievements

  • First rapper to win Pulitzer Prize for Music (DAMN.)
  • Multiple Grammy Awards including Best Rap Album
  • Billboard chart-topping albums
  • Academy Award nomination for “All the Stars”
  • Named in Time’s 100 most influential people (2016)

Discography Highlights

  • Section.80 (2011)
  • good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012)
  • To Pimp a Butterfly (2015)
  • DAMN. (2017)
  • Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022)
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