Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is an American hip-hop artist whose genre-defining music has established him as one of the most influential rappers of his generation. His passion for rapping and songwriting began in childhood, heavily inspired by West Coast legends Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur. By 2003, at just 16 years old, Lamar released his first mixtape, Youngest Head Nigga in Charge.
Lamar’s rise to fame began with the 2010 release of Overly Dedicated, a critically acclaimed mixtape. His debut independent album, Section.80 (2011), marked a turning point, earning him widespread recognition and a growing fan base. As his star continued to rise, he released Good Kid, M.A.A.D City in 2012, an autobiographical album. Ever since he has released several more albums that have peaked on music charts and has cemented Lamar’s place in the global music scene.
Throughout his career, Lamar has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Drake, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Wayne, further expanding his influence. In his personal life, Kendrick Lamar has kept a relatively low profile. He became engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Whitney Alford, in 2015. The couple has two children together.
Kendrick Lamar Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
- Nicknames: K-Dot, King Kendrick
- Date of Birth: June 17, 1987
- Birthplace: Compton, California, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Religion: Evangelical
- Race/Ethnicity: African-American
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Kendrick Lamar Body Measurements Height Weight Shoe Size Stats
Kendrick Lamar Family Details:
- Father Name: Kenny Duckworth
- Mother Name: Paula Oliver
- Siblings: Multiple siblings (names not publicly disclosed)
- Spouse Name: Whitney Alford (Engaged)
- Children Name: Two children (names not publicly disclosed)
Kendrick Lamar Relationships History:
- Whitney Alford – Kendrick has been in a long-term relationship with Whitney Alford, his high school sweetheart. The couple got engaged in 2015 and has two children together.
Kendrick Lamar Career Highlights:
Early Career: Kendrick began his music career under the moniker K-Dot, releasing his first mixtape, Youngest Head Nigga in Charge, in 2004.
Breakthrough Role: Kendrick gained widespread recognition with his 2012 major-label debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city”, which was both a critical and commercial success.
Other Notable Work:
- Albums:
- Section.80 (2011) – A cult classic mixtape.
- good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012) – Featured hits like “Swimming Pools” and “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe”.
- To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) – A politically charged and experimental album.
- DAMN. (2017) – Won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018.
- Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022) – A critically acclaimed album.
- Soundtracks:
- Produced the soundtrack for Marvel’s Black Panther (2018), featuring the Grammy-winning song “King’s Dead.”
- Collaborations:
- Worked with major artists like SZA, Drake, Jay-Z, Eminem, and The Weeknd.
Kendrick Lamar Distinctive Features:
- Gapped tooth
Kendrick Lamar Net Worth:
Kendrick Lamar’s net worth is estimated at around $140 million, earned through music sales, tours, endorsements, and record production.
Kendrick Lamar Body Measurements:
Take a look at the rapper Kendrick Lamar body measurements including his weight, height, shoe, chest, waist, and biceps size.
- Height in Feet: 5′ 6″
- Height in Centimeters: 168 cm
- Weight in Kilograms: 67 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 148 pounds
- Shoe Size: 7 (US)
- Chest: 38 inches
- Waist: 32 inches
- Biceps: 13 inches
Kendrick Lamar Interesting Facts:
- Lamar went to the same school as his idol Dr. Dre.
- Lady Gaga is one of Kendrick’s fans and admires him a lot.
- The rapper was named in honor of singer ‘Eddie Kendricks’ by his mother.
In the diss track “Push Ups” drizzy drake exposed k-dot’s shoe size in the verse “How you steppin’ with a size-seven mens on?” So can you please update this post to add kendriks shoe size
Actually, that is false he wears a size 10.