Kendrick Lamar is a much popular American rapper, singer, song composer, movie maker, and an entrepreneur. He started his musical journey as K.Dot and rose to fame with his 2010 mixtape Overly Dedicated. He has a touch of political criticism in his work that creates a wave of social conscience in his age group.
How old is Kendrick Lamar?
Kendrick came into the world on 17th June 1987, in California, in the United States. His parents willing to refrain from the gang culture shifted from Chicago to Compton. He was named Kendrick as his mother was inspired by the American artist Edie Kendricks. Kendrick Lamar ethnicity is African-American.
How did Kendrick Lamar gain fame?
Lamar started his musical journey at a young age of 16. His remarkable work was recognized by Top Dawg Entertainment and opted to have a collaboration with the label. Following his mixtape success in 2010, his release Section.80 gained him limelight as it entered the list of top hip-hop numbers of 2011. He got renowned as a legend hip-hop artist after his blockbuster work Good Kid, M.A.A.D City that made its release in 2012.
Further, his album To Pimp a Butterfly was critically acclaimed for raising the issues of racialism. The album won him several Grammy Awards. It was also recognized amongst the best rap albums. In his musical career, he is felicitated with 17 Grammy Awards, leading the list of the most award winner artists in rap genre. Moreover, he has also been awarded with MTV Video Music Awards, Primetime Emmy Award, and Brit Award for his outstanding work as a rap artist.
Who is Kendrick Lamar Wife?
Kendrick Lamar and his partner Whitney Alford are together since their school days. The duo met each other at Centennial High School in Los Angeles. Their relation started as friends, then started dating and further turned into forever together. They have known each other since decades and share a great bond of love. The couple are blessed with two children named Uzi, and Enoch. Initially, the couple were a bit more reserved but after the release of Lamar’s album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers in 2022, Whitney has shared the private life moments with Lamar and her kids on her social media platforms.
What is the net worth of Kendrick Lamar?
Lamar is estimated to have a net worth of $75 million with his successful musical career. He charges a hefty $2 million for live performances and is in the list of the top ten highest paid hip-hop artists of all time.
Is Kendrick Lamar responsible for the shootout that happened outside Drake’s House?
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have a long-time rift that escalated into a number of diss tracks targeting their personal lives and family members even. The feud got worse as Drake released a track Push Ups in April 2024, alleging Whitney Alford of cheating on his beloved Lamar. Kendrick on the other hand replied with a track Euphoria where he threatened Drake to take care of his family, hinting that someone would bleed in his family.
Meanwhile, Drake’s security guard was shot at his house in Toronto, Canada. The police officials were informed about the shootout and the injured guard was taken to the hospital for his medical treatment. The condition of the security guard is serious and the doctors are working hard to save his life. The investigation of the shooting incident is under progress and the police officials of Toronto have refrained to provide any statement yet.
The journalists asked Toronto police Krawczyk if there was involvement of Kendrick with the ongoing feud between the rappers, but there is no development in the investigation as there are multiple suspects who were seen in a vehicle near his house. Further, Drake refrained to comment on Kendrick’s involvement in the shooting when asked by the media.
