Kendrick LamarAmerican rapper and songwriter (born 1987)Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is an American rapper and songwriter. Regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is known for his technical artistry and complex songwriting. He was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to be honored. Lamar began releasing music under the stage name K.Dot while he was attending high school. He signed with Top Dawg Entertainment in 2005, where he co-founded the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy. Following the success of his alternative rap debut album Section.80, Lamar secured a joint contract with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. He rose to prominence with his gangsta rap-influenced second album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City and its top 40 singles "Swimming Pools", "Poetic Justice" and "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe". It is the longest-charting hip hop studio album on the Billboard 200.Wikipedia BornKendrick Lamar Duckworth, June 17, 1987, Compton, California, U.S. Age37 years Other namesK.Dot OccupationRapper, songwriter, filmmaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist Years active2003–present OrganizationPGLang WorksAlbums, singles, songs, videos, performances Partner(s)Whitney Alford (eng. 2015) Children2 RelativesBaby Keem (cousin), Nick Young (cousin)
