Kendrick Lamar
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Summary
Kendrick Lamar was born on June 17, 1987[1], in Compton[2]. He has worked as a rapper[3], songwriter[4], record producer[5], pop singer[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,278 views/month, #1,217 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1987[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: singer[12]
- Field of work: rapping[13]
- Educated at: Centennial High School[14]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Rap Song[15], BET Award for Best New Artist[16], BET Award for Best Collaboration[17], Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[18], Pulitzer Prize for Music[19], Grammy Award for Record of the Year[20], Grammy Award for Best Music Video[21], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[22], Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance[23], Grammy Award for Best Rap Album[24], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: West Coast hip-hop[27], progressive rap[28], alternative hip-hop[29], jazz rap[30], conscious hip-hop[31], gangsta rap[32], hardcore hip-hop[33], jazz[34], pop music[35]
- Record label: PGLang[36], Interscope Records[37], Top Dawg Entertainment[38], Aftermath Entertainment[39]
- Discography: Kendrick Lamar discography[40]
- Commons category: Kendrick Lamar[41]
- Unmarried partner: Whitney Alford[42]
- Family name: Duckworth[43]
- Given name: Kendrick[44], Lamar[45]
- Pseudonym: K.Dot[46], Oklama[47], King Kendrick[48]
- Official website: https://oklama.com[49], http://www.kendricklamar.com[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kendrick Lamar[51]
- Relative: Baby Keem[52], Nick Young[53]
- Instrument: voice[54]
- Partner in business or sport: Dave Free[55], Rich the Kid[56]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[57]
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Country: US[58]
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Began / founded: 1987-06-17[59]
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Genre(s): alternative hip hop, conscious hip hop, dance, disco, future bass, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop, hip hop, house, jazz, jazz rap, pop, pop rap, r&b, trap, west coast hip hop[60]
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Community tags: 2010s, 2020s, alternative hip hop, conscious hip hop, conscious rapper, contemporary rap, dance, disco, future bass, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop, hip hop, house, jazz, jazz rap, pop, pop rap, progressive rap, r&b, rap, trap, west coast hip hop[61]
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MusicBrainz ID: 381086ea-f511-4aba-bdf9-71c753dc5077[62]
Why It Matters
Kendrick Lamar has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
He has been cited as an influence by Rkomi[65], a singer[66], b. 1994[67], of Italy[68].
FAQs
Where was Kendrick Lamar born?
Kendrick Lamar's place of birth was Compton[2].
What did Kendrick Lamar do for work?
Kendrick Lamar worked as a rapper[3], songwriter[4], record producer[5], pop singer[6], and composer[7].
Where did Kendrick Lamar go to school?
Kendrick Lamar was educated at Centennial High School[14].
What awards did Kendrick Lamar receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Rap Song[15], BET Award for Best New Artist[16], BET Award for Best Collaboration[17], and Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[18].
Who did Kendrick Lamar influence?
Kendrick Lamar has been cited as an influence by Rkomi[65].