[225][226] Damn explores the dualities of human nature and delves into themes of morality and spirituality. It spawned his first solo number-one single "Humble" and became the first non-classical and non-jazz work to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music. While rumors have persisted over the years, both Kendrick and the Kardashians have denied these rumors, and there is no concrete evidence to suggest that they are true. [273][274] In December 2015, he co-directed, edited and starred in the short film God Is Gangsta, which was inspired by his third studio album To Pimp a Butterfly. [60] In February 2012, it was announced that Fader had enlisted both Kendrick Lamar and Detroit-based rapper Danny Brown, to appear on the cover of the magazine's Spring Style issue. [83] Many New York rappers, including Papoose, The Mad Rapper, Mickey Factz, JR Writer, Mysonne, Joell Ortiz and more, took offense to this. Kendrick Lamar has always been known for his discretion when it comes to his personal life. "[220], All of Lamar's studio albums have been classified as concept albums. [184], Lamar cites Tupac Shakur as his biggest influence, noting that he has impacted his music and everyday life. [288][289], Lamar's work has earned universal acclaim from music critics, industry peers, and cultural figures. As of February 2023, Kendrick Lamar's net worth is estimated to be $75 Million. "[304] Esquire US writer Matt Miller opined about the rapper's videography in 2017, crediting Lamar for "reviving" the music video as "a powerful form" of social commentary, citing as examples "Alright" and "Humble". [19] He grew up on welfare and in Section 8 housing. "[138], On March 4, 2016, Lamar released a compilation album Untitled Unmastered,[141] containing eight untitled tracks, each dated. The duo became parents when their baby girl reportedly arrived in July 2019. Early life. "[128] In October 2015, Lamar announced the Kunta's Groove Sessions Tour, which included eight shows in eight cities. [176][177] Lamar's fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, was released on May 13. The 34-year-old rapper seemingly confirmed in the cover art for his fifth release that he and his fiance, Whitney Alford, secretly welcomed baby No. [229][230], Lamar's 2015 song "The Blacker the Berry" gathered controversy following the lines, "So why did I weep when Trayvon Martin was in the street, when gang-banging make me kill a nigga blacker than me? Oh boy Khlo Kardashian and Tristan Thompson revealed the name of their baby girl - TRUE! [156] The third single, "Pray For Me," by Lamar and The Weeknd, was released in February 2018, ahead of the album's release in that month. [268], Lamar began his filmmaking career by writing the music video for his song "Ignorance Is Bliss". [96] Following the issue's release, TDE's CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith pulled Lamar from performing at GQ's party that accompanies the issue, calling out writer Steve Marsh's profile for its "racial overtones. Kendrick Lamar spent Janet Jackson Appreciation Day er, Super Bowl Sunday honoring the music icon herself. It was speculated that the insult was directed towards Drake, who has seen controversy due to the use of "ghostwriters" on songs such as "RICO". In the family photo, shared on Instagram Wednesday, the Grammy winner holds his 2-year-old daughter, whose name he has yet to reveal. [6] The same year, he topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with the remix of "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift. [277], In July 2018, Lamar made his acting debut in the fifth season of the Starz drama series Power, portraying a Dominican drug addict named Laces. [153], Along with Tiffith, Lamar produced and curated the film soundtrack for the Marvel Studios superhero film Black Panther (2018), titled Black Panther: The Album. [240], Lamar has been reported to be in a feud with Drake. Lamar ultimately won five awards at the ceremony, for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video, and Best Rap/Sung Performance. [70] On August 17, 2012, Lamar released a song titled "Westside, Right on Time," featuring Southern rapper Young Jeezy. The song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its thirteenth week of gradually climbing up the chart. [30][31], After receiving a co-sign from Lil Wayne,[32] Lamar released his third mixtape in 2009, titled C4, which was heavily themed around Wayne's album Tha Carter III. The video was directed by Vashtie Kola who had this to say of the video: "Inspired by "A.D.H.D"'s dark beat and melancholy lyrics which explore a generation in conflict, we find Kendrick Lamar in a video that illustrates the songs[sic] universal and age-old theme of apathetic youth. "His album To Pimp A Butterfly broke every rule in the book and he had a number one album glued to the top of the charts. Grammy-winning singer-bassist Thundercat says that the saying "It Is What It Is" which just so happens to be the title of his fourth album, out Friday might actually help you cope with coronavi The 34-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and the 35-year-old licensed esthetician quietly welcomed a baby sibling for their two-year-old daughter . The high school sweethearts confirmed their engagement in April of 2015. Alford also posted the new album cover on her Instagram Wednesday. 2 - Special Super Hard Hitting Interview with Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre Says In 2011, He's Focusing On West Coast Hip Hop Kendrick Lamar, Slim da Mobster | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales, "Kendrick Lamar Reacts To Dr. Dre's Cosign, Considering Aftermath", Kendrick Lamar Says J. Cole Collabo Mixtape is Gonna "Shock The World", "J. Cole Says He Urged Dr. Dre to Sign an Up-and-Coming Kendrick Lamar", "Indie Intro: 5 Things You Need To Know About Kendrick Lamar", "Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPoWeR (prod. Morale & The Big Steppers' Tracks During 'SNL' Season 48 Premiere: Watch", "Twitter Can't Stop Raving About Kendrick Lamar's Acting Performance on 'Power", "Rap Takes Center Stage at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show", "Kendrick Lamar Talks "Section 80," Wu-Tang Clan, Rumored Album With J. 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[252] Several more reported subliminal lines were spoken by each rapper, four by Kendrick on the songs, "Pay for it," "King Kunta," "Darkside/Gone," and "Deep Water" and two by Drake on the songs "Used To" and "4PM In Calabasas". He said: "I wouldnt even call her my girl, thats my best friend. [8] Following a four-year hiatus, Lamar released his fifth studio album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022), which served as his swan song from TDE. In fact, K-Dot is featured on three songs: "Vent," "Family Ties" and "Range . [154] A single from the soundtrack, "All the Stars," was released in January 2018 featuring singer SZA,[154] and it earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. He quickly garnered local attention which led to him signing a recording contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005. "[196] His work is generally categorized as progressive rap due to his contributions of broadening the genre's audience to reach mainstream listeners. Lamar has received two honors in his hometown. The outfit is just the imagery, but what's inside me will display longer. Despite the rumors, there has never been any concrete evidence to suggest that Kendrick Lamar has dated a member of the Kardashian family. 2 in Complex's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list, it would ultimately fail to appear on Lamar's debut. Lamar also talked about his style and sound, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, and his upcoming collaborative LP with J. Mr. [61] In February, Lamar also embarked on Drake's Club Paradise Tour, opening along with fellow American rappers ASAP Rocky and 2 Chainz. [171] Lamar additionally made several appearances on The Melodic Blue, on the tracks "Range Brothers" and "Vent". [286] After ending his ambassadorship with Reebok in 2017, Lamar began a partnership with Nike and collaborated on five sneakers. The rapper showed off the artwork for his upcoming new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, which . Listen LIVE: http://elvisduran.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elvisduran/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elvisduranshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elvisduranshow/ Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation. While it is always tempting to speculate about the romantic lives of celebrities, it is important to remember that they are human beings with the right to privacy. [109] During the same interview, which also included Schoolboy Q, Tiffith, and Dave Free, the possibility of a debut effort from the Black Hippy collective appearing in 2014 was announced. [62], In March 2012, MTV announced that Lamar had signed a deal with Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment, marking the end of his career as an independent artist. ", "The Impossible Ambition of Kendrick Lamar's New Album", "Rappers Who Have Dissed Kendrick Lamar - XXL", "9 Ways Kendrick Lamar's 'Control' Verse Changed the World", "A Timeline of Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Complicated Relationship", "A History Of Drake & Kendrick Lamar's Subliminal War", "Kendrick Lamar's Latest Drake Troll Could Be His Best Ever", "Drake responds to Kendrick Lamar's 'Control' verse: 'He's not murdering me at all' - NME", "Drake Responds To Kendrick Lamar's "Control" Verse: "He's Not Murdering Me" [Update: Drake Reveals 3 Song Titles & Producers Off "NWTS"]", "Drake Shares 'Nothing Was The Same' Release Date: Hear Four New Tracks", "Poetic Justice? [212] He has been branded a "master of storytelling" by The New Yorker, while his lyricism has been described by Billboard as "Shakespearean". [119] Originally expected to be released on March 23, 2015, his new album To Pimp a Butterfly was released a week early on March 16, 2015, to rave reviews. Lamar, 35, and his fiance, Whitney Alford, have been together for many years and have two children. The pair are loving parents to two children - a 3-year-old daughter and a infant. [316][137] Lamar was the most-awarded artist at the ceremony with five. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born in Compton, California, on June 17, 1987,[14][15] the son of a couple from Chicago. I don't believe in none of the shit that's going on in the world. [253] Wiley said that the interview would have escalated the reported feud to become official with diss tracks being directed at the other side. According to Vibe , Us Weekly started the rumor, but Lamar has yet to confirm, a year on. The interview was eventually not aired and Wiley said it had been "destroyed". He has been named by numerous media outlets as one of the most influential artists of the 2010s, with Billboard listing him as one of the greatest rappers of all time. [85], On September 6, 2013, American recording artist and record producer Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, in support of his sixth album Yeezus (2013), with Kendrick Lamar accompanying him on tour. He was named MTVs Hottest MC in the Game in 2012. [72], Lamar's major-label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, was released on October 22, 2012. Khlo Kardashian Names Her Baby TRUE + Kendrick Lamar Wins This Prestigious Award Elvis Duran Show 246K subscribers Subscribe 3K views 4 years ago Oh boy. [337][338] He has been baptized twice; first when he was 16 and again in 2013, which he announced during his opening set at Kanye West's The Yeezus Tour. In this overstimulated time, we are focused on cultivating raw expression from grassroots partnerships. He isand we'll brook no argument herethe greatest rapper making music today. [262], In May 2018, Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment, contacted Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify, and the streaming service's head of artist relations Troy Carter to express his frustrations with their Hate Content & Hateful Conduct policy. - XXL", Kendrick Lamar: Origins Of Excellence Pt. "[17][123], On May 17, 2015, Lamar featured on the official remix of American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's song "Bad Blood," as well as appearing in the music video. Credits: Bryan Blue + Prince Williams/Wireimage. [216][296][297] Steve Batlin of Forbes writes that although he "may or may not be the greatest rapper alive right now," he's "certainly in the very short lists of artists in the conversation. [322] To Pimp a Butterfly was ranked by many publications as one of the best albums of the 2010s (decade), with The Independent placing it first. I want to be able to have a relationship and not have it be a spectacle.". It's hard, it's something I probably could never do, but I'm gonna try. Alford has a degree in accounting from California State University, but today she works as a professional make-up artist and aesthetician. [165], On March 5, 2020, Lamar and Free launched PGLang, which was described as a multilingual, artist-friendly service company. In the midst of rampant cases of police brutality and racial tension across America, he spews raw, aggressive bars while possibly cutting a rug,"[132] while Pitchfork editors noted it "forced critics to think deeply about music. The couple got married a month after dating and ended their seven-year relationship around the time Khloe was standing bedside as Lamar recovered from a near-fatal overdose. [147][148] On April 11, Lamar announced the album title, Damn (stylized as DAMN. In each of these eras, artists stretched the human voice in order to challenge listeners to consider the forces residing in our bodies, awaiting a sound to call them to life. [50] On July 2, 2011, Lamar released Section.80, his debut studio album. [84] In the days following the track's release, Lamar's Twitter account saw a 510% increase in followers. [300], His music was also used during protests following the 2016 United States presidential election. Hypocrite!" "[49] In June 2011, Lamar released "Ronald Reagan Era (His Evils)," a cut from Section.80, featuring Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA. Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper and lyricist. RAPPER Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential artists of his generation with four number one albums to his name. [130] Lamar also performed a new song, "Untitled 2" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in January.[131]. He was born on June 17, 1987, and is 35 years old as of 2022. [74] In a few months' time, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [112] On November 15, 2014, Lamar once again appeared on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest, where he performed "i" and "Pay for It," appearing alongside Jay Rock. ), as well as the track list, which confirmed guest appearances by Rihanna, Zacari, and U2. [81] Just nine months after its release, good kid, m.A.A.d city was certified platinum by the RIAA, Lamar's first platinum certification. The album features guest appearances from GLC, Colin Munroe, Schoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul, while the production was handled by TDE in-house production team Digi+Phonics as well as Wyldfyer, Terrace Martin and J. Cole. [246] Publications such as Complex speculated that Drake had directed subliminal insults at Lamar in the song "The Language". [169], On August 20, 2021, Lamar announced on a blog post that he was in the middle of producing his final album under TDE. The teen is currently enjoying a vacation in Hawaii with Denise and on. [195], Lamar's musical style is known to be "anti-flamboyant, interior and complex. [162] Lamar opened the 60th Annual Grammy Awards with a medley of "XXX," "Lust," "DNA," "Humble," "King's Dead" and Rich the Kid's "New Freezer". [192] In January 2013, when asked to name three rappers that have played a role in his style, Lamar said: "It's probably more of a west coast influence. Morale & The Big Steppers drops Friday. [178][179] Ahead of its release, he visited Ghana to shoot a mini documentary with Spotify. "[133] Producer Tony Visconti stated David Bowie's album Blackstar (2016) was influenced by Lamar's work, "we were listening to a lot of Kendrick Lamar [] we loved the fact Kendrick was so open-minded and he didn't do a straight-up hip-hop record. Alford narrates part of the album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. This has led to a great deal of speculation about who he may or may not have dated over the years. In 2012, Lamar secured a record deal with Dr. Dres Aftermath Entertainment, under the aegis of Interscope Records, and released his second studio album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. Baby Keem has released the single 'Family Ties', a collaboration with his cousin Kendrick Lamar in . [136] good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly and Damn have all been nominated for Album of the Year, with the latter two winning for Best Rap Album. [136] Other nominations included Album of the Year and Song of the Year. [48] The song was produced by fellow American rapper J. Cole, marking their first of several collaborations. [241], In June 2016, former NFL player and broadcast show host Marcellus Wiley alleged that on his ESPN show, Drake or Lamar had given an interview in which they started "talking noise" and claimed that they had problems with the other individual. 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His first name was given to him by his mother, Paula Oliver, in honor of singer-songwriter Eddie . [258], Lamar has also feuded with Detroit rapper and former collaborator Big Sean. [174][175] On May 8, he released the promotional single "The Heart Part 5". Their baby girl was born on July 26, 2019, with her name staying out of the public domain. [71] The song was released as part of the "Top Dawg Entertainment Fam Appreciation Week". YouTube YouTube: Kendrick Lamar x Baby Keem 'Family Ties' video You'll probably also notice the pgLang flag being waved behind Kendrick. That's the name of the mysterious media company he launched last year with Dave Free, which signed Baby Keem as one of their first clients. [111], On September 23, 2014, Lamar released "i" as the first single from his third album. Hes literary within the art form of music. [138] Rolling Stone and Billboard called it the best moment of the night,[139][140] with the latter writing "It was easily one of the best live TV performances in history. [213][214] Considered a "radio-friendly but overtly political rapper" by Pitchfork,[215] Lamar's writing often contain political and social commentary centered around African American life and culture, exploring themes of racism, black empowerment and social injustice. 2023-03-03T01:45:16Z Comment . [353], This article is about the American rapper. [312] Pharrell Williams called Lamar "one of the greatest writers of our times," explaining that he "knows how to be very disciplined with a subject matter, he knows that stickiness is important, and he knows that it has to feel great. [22][17] Lamar was further educated at Centennial High School, where he graduated in 2005 as a straight-A student. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom have had quite the love story. You'd think certain labels would learn from that. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. Many outlets reported that Lamar and his long time fianc Whitney Alford had welcomed a baby. He initially gained major recognition following the release of his single "Orange Soda", from his second mixtape Die for My Bitch (2019).He would later collaborate with Kanye West on the song "Praise God", which reached the top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and . The younger sister of the rap superstar has tied the knot with her baby . "[168] The announcement also featured a "visual mission statement," a four-minute short film starring Lamar, Baby Keem, Jorja Smith, and Yara Shahidi. [86][87] In October, it was also revealed that Lamar would be featured on Eminem's eighth studio album The Marshall Mathers LP 2. 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[271][272] In 2014, Lamar produced and was featured in M.A.A.D, a short film inspired by his second studio album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. [172][173], On February 13, 2022, Lamar headlined the Super Bowl LVI halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige, which won him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). [3], After becoming a founding member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, Lamar dropped his stage name and started using his first and middle names professionally. [59] Although the song would later be ranked No. Morale & The Big Steppers, may not be out just yet but it appears his second child has arrived. 0:00 / 3:45 Kendrick Lamar - Savior ft. Baby Keem & Sam Dew (Official Audio) Kendrick Lamar 11.7M subscribers Subscribe 126K 6.6M views 9 months ago #KendrickLamar #TheBigSteppers. [93][94][95] During the interview, he stated that he would begin recording his second major-label studio album in January 2014. [166][167] In a press release, Free claimed that the company "is not a record label, a movie studio, or a publishing house. Lamar's fifth studio album, Mr Morales And The Big Steppers features two kids - one in Lamar's arms and one in Whitney's - which many believe are his children. [337][339][340] Lamar has credited God for his fame and his "deliverance" from crime that often plagued Compton in the 1990s. You don't want the same song every single day of your life. The rumor first surfaced in 2013, when it was reported that Kendrick was. In February, he performed in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show alongside his iconic peers Dr. Dre,. His sense of timing is impeccable. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Drake later went on to say that he acknowledged the lines in Lamar's cypher were for him and that it wasn't enough for him to prepare a response before saying they haven't seen each other since the BET cypher. Leaf was here Genre Hip Hop Comment by Kelly. on Pitchfork's "Instant Classic" | Video | Pitchfork", "What Kendrick Lamar's "The Blacker the Berry" Really Means", "The Importance Of Kendrick Lamar And How He Is Making Pop Music Matter Again", "Kendrick Lamar's Untitled Unmastered: 'The work of someone who's in it for the long haul' first-listen review", "Kendrick Lamar Talks 'Section.80,' New Album and Upcoming Videos", "Kendrick Lamar roams Compton in 'good kid, m.A.A.d city', "Butterfly Flow: Tupac, Kendrick Lamar, and the Resurrection of New Black Godz", "Is It Wickedness? Cole. While performing during the halftime show with Dr. Dre, Mary J . [329] Lamar is an older cousin of fellow rapper Baby Keem, and a younger cousin of basketball player Nick Young. While the name of his second child has not been formally announced, fans believe it could be Enoch due to a line in his song Worldwide Steppers. On August 15, 2012, singer Lady Gaga announced via Twitter that both had recorded a song titled "PartyNauseous" for his debut album. The music video for "Alright" received four nominations at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year and Best Male Video. [20], In 1995, at the age of eight, Lamar witnessed Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre film the music video for their single "California Love," which proved to be a significant moment in his life. Kendrick Lamar Welcomes His First Child, a Daughter The "All the Stars" rapper and Whitney became proud parents on July 26, 2019, when they welcomed their daughter. We discuss the name, and whether or not we would allow Tristan in the delivery room PLUS: Kendrick Lamar won a Pulitzer Prize, the first ever for a rapper in the prizes history! [163] He was also nominated for seven awards, including Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for Damn, and the Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video for "Humble," and Best Rap/Sung Performance for "Loyalty" with Rihanna. . [122] Lamar was later featured on the cover of Rolling Stone, with editor Josh Eells writing he's "arguably the most talented rapper of his generation. Kendrick Lamar Album Covers in the style of Kendrick Lamar Album Covers. [118] On February 9, 2015, he released his third album's second single, titled "The Blacker the Berry". In an interview with Rolling Stone, he said, "I want to be able to have a life outside of music. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Kendrick Lamars new album, Mr. Tour', "Kendrick Lamar Unveils 'Big Steppers' Tour Dates", "Kendrick Lamar, SZA, & The TDE Crew Announce "Championship Tour", "TDE Didn't Want Kendrick Lamar to Do Kanye West's Yeezus Tour, Kendrick and Kanye Barely Spoke", "Details surface of Kanye West and Kendrick's relationship on tour", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kendrick_Lamar&oldid=1142085409, Short film; also director and executive producer, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 12:12. How tall is Kendrick Lamar? Record Kicks unleashes a "15th anniversary" edition of British outfit Baby Charles' self-titled landmark debut . He further added that Eazy-E also influenced him, saying, "I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Eazy-E."[188], In a September 2012 interview, Lamar stated that Eminem "influenced a lot of my style" and has credited him for his own aggression on records such as "Backseat Freestyle".