Kendrick Lamar

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Also Known As:: Kendrick, K. Dot
Height:: 5' 6"
Hometown:: Compton

Bio:
Kendrick Lamar (born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth in Compton, California on June 17 1987) is an American rapper and member of West Coast hip hop supergroup, Black Hippy, along with fellow label-mates Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul.

Kendrick first gained major attention after the release of his fourth mixtape, Overly Dedicated, in 2010. In 2011, he released his first independent album to critical acclaim, called Section.80. Kendrick has worked with Dr. Dre, Game, Drake, Young Jeezy, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, E-40, Warren G, Bun B, Tech N9ne and Lil Wayne among other popular artists.

His major label debut studio album good kid, m.A.A.d city, was released in 2012 to universal acclaim. The album was later certified Gold by the RIAA.

Best Known For:
Kendrick Lamar is best known for being a rapper.

Personal Life:
In February 2012 Kendrick was rumored to be dating model Karrueche Tran. In April 2015, it was announced that Kendrick was engaged to his high school sweetheart, Whitney Alford.

Latest Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth

Kendrick Lamar Tells The Most Incredible Story On ‘Duckworth’ & Fans Love It

If you haven’t heard ‘Duckworth’ from Kendrick Lamar’s new album, you need to listen STAT! The rapper tells an amazing story about his father on the track, and it has fans totally buzzing.

April 14, 2017

J Cole Kendrick Lamar Album Collaboration

Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Album? Fans Freak Out Over Possibility

OMG — are Kendrick Lamar and J.Cole really teaming up for an epic album collaboration!? The rumors could turn out to be true, but as we speak, tons of hyped up fans are totally freaking out over the possibility on Twitter!
If Kendrick Lamar, 28, and J.Cole really are dropping a joint album, many people’s dreams would come true! Not only are people speculating about this legendary collaboration, but an unofficial album cover has been floating around Twitter, making fans even more excited and emotional! See what fans are saying about this possible collab!

September 25, 2015

Kendrick Lamar Schoolboy Q

Kendrick Lamar & Schoolboy Q — Feuding Over A Girl On Twitter?

Is Kendrick, 26, at it again? The rapper is reportedly fighting with Schoolboy Q, 27, over a girl — and allegedly wrote a tweet about it, and then deleted it! Read on for more details.
Kendrick Lamar is never afraid to share his opinion of others — but since he and Schoolboy Q are in the same hip hop group, things could get ugly!

November 12, 2013

Fabolous Kendrick Lamar Diss

Fabolous Disses Kendrick Lamar Over ‘Control’ Verse

It’s a rap battle! When Fabolous took the stage at a concert in Brooklyn on Nov. 2, he called out Kendrick with a major slam about his music in response to Kendrick’s infamous song “Control.”
Some of the hottest names in rap right now — including Kendrick Lamar, Fabolous, and 2 Chainz — were at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, Nov. 2 for Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2013 concert. Kendrick was the last act of the night, but that didn’t stop opener Fabolous from giving him a serious diss! He was NOT afraid to throw major shade toward Kendrick shortly before the rapper was to take the stage. Find out what he said!

November 3, 2013

Kendrick Lamar Control Verse

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ Rap: Mac Miller & More Targets Respond

It’s Kendrick Lamar against… everyone! Find out which rappers are taking him to task for his latest mouth-y verse.
If you’re going to call out your competition in a rap verse — like Kendrick Lamar did on Big Sean’s just-released track, “Control” — you’d better be ready to take some heat from your targets. Pusha T, Mac Miller and more of the rappers referenced in Kendrick’s rap are responding to his ‘intimidating’ verse on Twitter, and they sure don’t sound too scared.

August 13, 2013

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