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
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)
