Kendrick Lamar Duckworth also is known as Kendrick Lamar or K-Dot is an American rapper, Songwriter and Music Artist. He is currently the newest big name in the hip-hop magazine and is also placed under the 100 influential person according to Time magazine.
Lamar garnered attention in 2018 when he was awarded Pulitzer Prize for his album “Damn”. The message conveyed by most of Kendrick’s song is profound and very different in style compared to other hip hop artist.
He conveys lesson and wisdom about life. He is also recognized as the fastest growing rapper.
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Kendrick Lamar Highlights:
Let’s have a quick look at the highlights of Kendrick’s achievements:
- In 2015 Kendrick was awarded with BET Awards in the category Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Followed by in the year 2016 he was again nominated for the BET Award in the category Video of the
- He was nominated as the Favourite Hip-Hop artist by the People’s Choice Award in the year
- In 2015 Kendrick’s started gaining attention in the rapping industry. His unique style and songs was appreciated by the critics and loved the audience. The love and support of the audience made him win MTV music award in the category Best Collaboration. In the year 2017 he was again felicitated with the MTV Award in the category Video of the
- Kendrick is also the winner of several Grammy Awards in the year 2015, 2016 and 2018 in the category Best Rap song and Best Rap
Kendrick Lamar Net Worth:
Kendrick’s net worth is estimated to be around $75 million. Talking about his total earnings he made in his career would be around more than $180 million. He was also named as the highest paid entertainer in 2018 as he alone earned a sum of $60 million.
His Youtube Channel also brings in the income for him with more than 2 million subscribers and 600 million views. He also has product endorsements with Reebok as well. However he hasn’t partnered have other brands and has heard quoting that “ All the money, isn’t good money”.
Kendrick Lamar Career:
The start of his rapping career began at the age of 16 when Kendrick released his first mixtape Youngest Head Nigga In Charge when he was still in High School. His first mixtape garnered the attention of local record labels.
He was signed by Top Dawng Entertainment and subsequently released his another two mixtapes in 2008 and 2009. By then Kendrick adopted the stage name K-Dot but later after he was signed by Lil Wayne he dropped his stage and switched to his birth name.
His collaboration with Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment made him release his first major studio album, “Good Kid, m.A.A.Ad city”. The album gained a commercial success and sold 1.1 million copies in the United States.
It reached number one on the U.S Hip Hop Chart as well as debuted number 2 on the Billboard 200 Chart. He also performed the album’s first singles “Swimming Pools(Drank) and “Poetic Justice”.
He also made his appearance along Adam Levine and The Lonely Island in a digital short that was inspired for the single “Yolo”. Kendrick has also worked with eminent rapping personalities like Kanye West.
Kanye announced his collaboration with Kendrick in September 2013 for his album “Yeezus”. Lamar also appeared in Eminem’s eight studio album “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”.
Lamar was also named Rapper of the Year by GQ Magazine and is also nominated by seven Grammys in 2014. In 2015 Kendrick and Taylor Swift’s collaboration for their album Bad Blood reached Number one on the Billboard Chart and also earned a Grammy for the Best Music Video.
The album was also awarded with the MTV Video Music Award in the category Video of the Year. In 2015 Kendrick released his album “To Pimp a Butterfuly” and was later awarded with five Grammys at the 58th Ceremony.
His different style and use of diverse sounds and creativity was loved and appreciated by the audience. Lamar has given back to back record breaking albums and one of such is his album “Damn” which was released on 2017.
Followed by another set of albums such as Humble debuting number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and also his successful singles “Swimming Pools” and “DNA”. He also produced the soundtrack of Marvel’s “Black Panther” which was universally praised. He also made a acting debut on the Star Drama Series “Power” in 2018.
Kendrick Lamar Early Life:
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth by name of Kendrick Lamar was born on 17th June, 1987 in Compton, California. Kendrick’s parents shifted from Chicago to California three years before he was born.
His father was involved in a lot of gang activity and his mother managed to issue an ultimatum to escape together. Kendrick was given his name by his mother in honor of Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations.
Inspite of growing in a environment of gang activity, Kendrick managed to gain experience rather than being affected by it. He started rapping at a very young age inspired by his idols the famous personalities Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre.
Kendrick attended Centennial High School in Compton. He was found of writing poems and stories which later turned out to writing lyrics for his raps. Kendrick was a straight -A student and had won several laurels for his impressive essays.
He adopted the stage name K-Dot and released his first mixtape named “Youngest Head Nigga In Charge”. He later dropped his stage name and adopted his birth name.
Kendrick Lamar Personal Life:
In 2015 Kendrick Lamar got engaged to Whitney Alford and they had their first child together in 2019. Kendrick is a devout Christian and is also a former Cannabis user. During 2012 Lamar supported Barack Obama for the presidential election although he stated that he did not plan to vote that year.
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Conclusion
Kendrick through his songs gives us profound lessons and wisdom about life. Although growing up in an environment involving gang activity Kendrick did not allow himself to be influenced by it.
His lyrics tell the story of his struggle from tough situations he faced on the streets. He is often regarded as a leader by people who are still struggling on the streets. He firmly believes that one should surround themselves with good people that motivate you to get better and grow.