Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is a professional rapper and singer who was born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California. His ethnicity is African American, the same as his parents, who are originally from the South Side of Chicago. His father has been affiliated with the Gangster Disciples, and Kendrick is often associated with the Westside Pirus, though he is not a gang member.

However, since childhood, he was interested in hip-hop music and once considered studying psychology and astrology in college, but he later left to pursue his dream career in music. He first gained recognition in 2011 after releasing a single, and later, he released several albums, gaining more prominence and establishing a stable career.
He has won multiple awards throughout his career, including seven Grammy Awards between 2015 and 2016. To date, he has earned over 22 Grammy Awards, along with numerous American Music Awards, Brit Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and many others.
Contents
Quick Bio
- Real Name: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
- Age: 37 years old
- Birthday: June 17, 1987
- Profession: Singer, Rapper
- Birthplace: Compton, California
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Net Worth: $150 Million
- Nationality: American
- Nick Name: Kendrick Lamar, K.Dot, Oklama
- Spouse/Partner: Whitney Alford
Introduction to Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on June 17, 1987, in Compton. He was raised in a tough neighborhood in Compton, known for gang violence. He attended Centennial High School and later got inspired by Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre. He considered studying Psychology and Astrology but lost interest in college because of an increasing interest in music.
Somewhat, he began by releasing the mixtape Youngest Head Nigga in Charge in 2003 at the age of 16. He started using his stage name “K.Dot” as other rappers often do. He got signed with Top Dawg Entertainment, aka TDE, which helped him to release music. However, he gained fame for releasing Overly Dedicated and Section.80. Furthermore, he released many other singles and studio albums, becoming a prominent singer, rapper, and successful musician.
He has been awarded numerous Grammy Awards and several others. He has been named in Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2016 & 2018. He was also awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music and is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His official career began in 2003, and to date, he has worked with Interscope Records, Top Dawg, Aftermath, and PGLang.
Musical Career
He was inspired by rappers and singers such as Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Nas, Eminem, and The Notorious B.I.G.
He released his debut studio album in 2011, titled Section.80. The next year, he released another album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. In 2015, his third studio album was released, called To Pimp a Butterfly. In 2017, he released DAMN., and in 2022, his next album was Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
His most recent studio album is called GNX, which was released in 2024. Moreover, he is working on his next few albums, which are scheduled for release in the coming years.
Collaborations
Kendrick as a singer and rapper has collaborated with many other famous singers and artists. He has worked with Dr. Dre on The Recipe, Snoop Dogg on Btch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)*, and Jay-Z on the same remix. Moreover, he teamed up with Eminem for Love Game and Taylor Swift for Bad Blood (Remix). He also worked with Beyoncé on Freedom and America Has a Problem (Remix).
In addition, he did some big collaborations such as with the singer The Weeknd (Pray for Me), J. Cole (multiple unreleased tracks), Rihanna (Loyalty.), Travis Scott (Goosebumps and Topia Twins), and Drake (Poetic Justice).
Physical Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 150 lbs (68 kg)
- Chest: 38 inches (96 cm)
- Waist: 32 inches (81 cm)
- Biceps: 13 inches (33 cm)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Ethnicity & Family
- Ethnicity: African American
- Father: Kenny Duckworth (affiliated with the Gangster Disciples)
- Mother: Paula Oliver
- Siblings: He has at least one younger sibling, but details about them are private.
- Spouse: Whitney Alford (fiancée and longtime partner)
- Children: He has two children with Whitney Alford.
Dating History
- Year 2005 – Kendrick Lamar began dating Whitney Alford, she was his high school sweetheart.
- Year 2015 – He proposed to her and got engaged to Whitney Alford.
- Year 2019 – The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter.
- Year 2022 – They had their second child, a son.
Kendrick has been in a long-term relationship with Whitney Alford and has not been publicly linked to anyone else.
Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $150 million as of the year 2025.
Income Sources
Some of his current earning/income sources are given:
- Music & Album sales
- Social Media Revenues
- Brand Promotions and Collaborations Revenues/Royalties
Kendrick Lamar’s (Rapper) Contact Information
- Official Kendrick Lamar Email Address: info@my-gnx.com
- Kendrick Lamar’s Business Email Address: admin@my-gnx.com
- Rapper Kendrick Lamar’s Phone Number: See Call or Text
- Mobile Network: AT&T
- Mobile Phone Device: iPhone 16 pro max +3 more
- Real-time Whatsapp Status: Installed, OK
- Preferred Contact Method: TEXT
Where does he live?
Kendrick owned properties in Los Angeles, California, including homes in Calabasas and Manhattan Beach. He has also been reported to spend time in New York and other locations for work.
Social Media Contact Info
Social Media Platform | Authentic Profiles |
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YZyLoL8N0Wb9xBt1NhZWg |
kendricklamar (open in new tab) | |
kendricklamar (open in new tab) |
Future Plans and Goals
- He is working on upcoming albums, possibly exploring new genres and sounds.
- Additionally, he wants to work with more artists across different genres.
- He will support social justice initiatives and community projects.
- Lamar has objectives to further grow his creative company, PGLang, for music, film, and art projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about him
Q1. What is Kendrick Lamar’s stage name?
Answer: He mostly uses his stage name K.Dot but sometimes, he uses Oklama.
Q2. Who is Lamar’s wife?
Answer: He is married to his high school sweetheart Whitney Alford.
Q3. How to connect/contact him?
Answer: Business and Official contact details are provided in the section above. You can also visit the contact section of his website.
Q4. Is is true he won like 22 Grammy Awards?
Answer: True, he has won 22 Grammy Awards so far along with many other awards. He is the third-most Grammy award winner among the rappers.