KENDRICK LAMAR DUCKWORTH

June 17, 1987

BUT HE IS NOT YOUR SAVIOR

WHO IS KENDRICK LAMAR?

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is a rapper from Compton, California. Known for his lyricism and political commentary, Lamar has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest artists of his generation, if not all time. Lamar created the first rap album to win a Pulitzer with his project DAMN, has won 27 Grammy awards (the most out of any rapper in history), and his songs have been used during Black Lives Matter protests as anthems for civil rights.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH KENDRICK LAMAR

I discovered Kendrick Lamar's music in 2023, first listening to DAMN, and working my way backwards.

My favorite Kendrick Lamar album is currently MR MORALE & THE BIG STEPPERS, but I love all of his work.

ALLYDAONLINE'S FAVORITE KENDRICK LAMAR SONGS

Good Kid

XXX. FEAT. U2.

Keisha's Song

BACK

June 17, 1987

D-O-T, THE MONEY, POWER, RESPECT

MORE ON KDOT

FUN FACTS

Lamar was an executive producer for the BLACK PANTHER soundtrack. His album TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY has been archived in Harvard's library. Kendrick is a GEMINI. He rapped under the moniker KDOT up until around 2009, and still references the alias to this day.

LATEST RELEASE

Kendrick's latest release was his album GNX, which was a surprise album dropped on NOVEMBER 22ND, 2024 through pgLang and Interscope records. The album features 12 tracks, two of which are duets with SZA. The album also features many other artists, most of which are smaller rappers from the LA area.

HOW LAMAR HAS INSPIRED ME

Kendrick's music has inspired me to write my own with care and intention. Lamar makes every bar matter. Just listening to his music improved mine drastically.