Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kend… Read Full Bio ↴Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kendrick Lamar, is a rapper from Compton, California. He is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy collective along with members Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q. His music is largely influenced by the works of 2Pac, Jay-Z, Nas, DMX, The Notorious B.I.G., Mos Def, Eazy-E and Eminem.
He began to gain major recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year, Lamar independently released his first studio album Section.80, which included his debut single, "HiiiPoWeR" which was produced by J. Cole. By that time, he had amassed a large Internet following and collaborated with several artists in the hip-hop industry, including The Game, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne and Drake.
Lamar secured a major-label record deal with Aftermath and Interscope Records, in 2012. His major-label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, was released in October 2012 to critical success. The record contained the top 40 singles "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe", and "Poetic Justice". It debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lamar won his first Grammy Award for "i", the lead single from his critically acclaimed third album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015). The album drew on free jazz, funk, soul, and spoken word debuted atop the charts in the U.S. and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 58th ceremony. In 2016, Lamar released untitled unmastered., a collection of unreleased demos that originated during the recording sessions for Butterfly.
Lamar has received several accolades throughout his career, including seven Grammy Awards. In early 2013, MTV named Lamar the number one "Hottest MC in the Game", on their annual list. Time named Lamar one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.
Lamar's fourth album, DAMN. was released on April 17, 2017, to widespread critical acclaim. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, earning Lamar his third consecutive number-one album in the United States. The album was supported by the lead single, "Humble.". Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for DAMN.
Lamar's fifth album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers was released on May 13, 2022, his first album in five years.
He began to gain major recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year, Lamar independently released his first studio album Section.80, which included his debut single, "HiiiPoWeR" which was produced by J. Cole. By that time, he had amassed a large Internet following and collaborated with several artists in the hip-hop industry, including The Game, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne and Drake.
Lamar secured a major-label record deal with Aftermath and Interscope Records, in 2012. His major-label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, was released in October 2012 to critical success. The record contained the top 40 singles "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe", and "Poetic Justice". It debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lamar won his first Grammy Award for "i", the lead single from his critically acclaimed third album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015). The album drew on free jazz, funk, soul, and spoken word debuted atop the charts in the U.S. and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 58th ceremony. In 2016, Lamar released untitled unmastered., a collection of unreleased demos that originated during the recording sessions for Butterfly.
Lamar has received several accolades throughout his career, including seven Grammy Awards. In early 2013, MTV named Lamar the number one "Hottest MC in the Game", on their annual list. Time named Lamar one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.
Lamar's fourth album, DAMN. was released on April 17, 2017, to widespread critical acclaim. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, earning Lamar his third consecutive number-one album in the United States. The album was supported by the lead single, "Humble.". Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for DAMN.
Lamar's fifth album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers was released on May 13, 2022, his first album in five years.
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Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
Beyonce Man, Beyonce, I'm mad at you, man [Chorus 1]They say hello…
Compton's Finest I'm a Nestor Ave... Nightlife liver, still waiting to grow u…
Do It Again (Feat. Wiz Khalifa) Everyday I try to escape the realities of this world So…
Don't Understand His eyes bloodshot red I watched him as he took a…
Elbows Hey homeboy, what you know bout them local house parties? Po…
For the Homies And this is for the homies I'm talking bout the swap…
Go Go DJ, 'cause that's my DJ Dave Go DJ, 'cause that's…
Hater Love When you see 'em what you tell 'em (Hi hater, hi…
I Know Is this mic on? (Hey, move this way, this way) Hey,…
Kendrick Lamar 24/7, 365, motherfucker I'm still right on time Oh you thoug…
L.M.A.O Wow, I think y'all must have forgot or something Like I…
Mandatory I was raised in these streets boy you can′t tell…
Murda How Long you been Banging? I been banging sense 85 On the…
Nothing Less So everybody put your shades on Poobie came to show +Love+…
Rapper Shit My back against the wall Like I see y'all fronting Drowning …
Rappity Rap Was a good student, got all As So the music that…
Scenario I'd like to thank everybody For coming out tonight I'd like …
Schizo Ate You" "I Hate You" September 22nd, 2009 Kendrick Lamar…
The Relevant Reporting live, Compton California The good kid I'm tired o…
Uptown81 Right Gather ′round hustlas that's if ya still livin′ And ge…
Warning Shot Come on yeah Punch, what's happening brother? Niggas be popp…
Wassup They know I put it down, now they wanna say…
We Run This Yeah, you know what it is If you niggas don′t know,…
Who Am I See y'all don't understand me My plan B is to win…
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