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    BornKendrick Lamar Duckworth · June 17, 1987 · Compton, California, U.S.
    Children2
    RelativesBaby Keem (cousin) · Nick Young (cousin)
    InstrumentsVocals
    Early life

    Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California. He is the first child of former gang hustler Kenneth "Kenny" Duckworth and hairdresser Paula Oliver. Both of his parents are African Americans from … See more

    Career

    During high school, Lamar adopted the stage name K.Dot and began freestyling and battle rapping at school. His performances caught the attention of fellow student Dave Free, who traveled from Inglewood to watch him rap. Th… See more

    Personal life

    Lamar began dating his fiancée Whitney Alford when they were in high school. Lamar announced his engagement to Alford in April 2015. They welcomed their first child, Uzi, on July 26, 2019. The couple used the … See more

    Artistry

    Tupac Shakur is Lamar's biggest influence, having impacted both his professional and personal lives. One of his earliest childhood memories is watching him and Dr. Dre film the second music video for their single "California L… See more

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