Kendrick Lamar is a rapper and songwriter from the United States. He is a critically and financially successful musician who began his musical career as a youngster. He started his musical career by making mix tapes under the alias K-Dot. At the age of sixteen, he secured his first musical deal with record company Top Dawg Entertainment.
He eventually formed a hip-hop ensemble, issued albums and singles, and actively participated in stage events and tours. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with musicians like Jay Rock, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Game, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna.
Kendrick Lamar has gotten about 135 award nominations and won close to 45 awards. Among the numerous honors he has received are seven Grammy Awards, The BET Awards, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Awards, MOBO Awards, Soul Train Awards, People's Choice Awards, Webby Awards, and Youtube Music Awards. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Game have dubbed him 'The New King of the West Coast.' In 2016, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Childhood & Early Life :
- Under the nickname K-Dot, Kendrick Lamar published his debut project, a mixtape named 'Youngest Head Nigga in Charge,' in 2004 at the age of 16. The CD garnered him local recognition as well as a deal with record company Top Dawg Entertainment. He began working with the company in 2005, when he released 'Training Day,' a mixtape featuring 26 song recordings.
- Between 2006 and 2007, he collaborated with rappers such as Jay Rock and Ya Boy. His alias was used in rapper The Games' songs 'The Cypha' and 'Cali Niggaz.' 8 On 2008, he appeared in Jay Rock's single "All My Life (In the Ghetto)," which was promoted by Warner Bros. Records.
- In 2009, he dropped his following mixtape, 'C4,' which was featured on Wayne's 'The carter III LP.' Around this time, he began using his own name and ceased using his pseudonym at work. Later that year, he released 'The Kendrick Lamar EP (Extended Play).' In 2009, he also created the hip hop trio 'Black Hippy' alongside Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul. On the majority of cases, each team member appeared in each other's recordings and tapes.
- In 2010, he released his debut mixtape as Kendrick Lamar, and the album charted on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. In 2011, he published his first official album, named 'Section.80,' online, and the record peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200.
- During this time, he gained fame through guest appearances and record releases. During a concert in 2011, he was dubbed "The New King of the West Coast" by Game, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre. In 2011, he collaborated with Windows Phone to develop an original song called "Cloud10."
- He released two albums in 2011, 'Good Kid' and 'M.A.A.D City.' His albums received widespread acclaim and were nominated for Grammy Awards that year.
- Between 2013 and 2014, he continued to tour. He also appeared on the albums of musicians like as YG, Tame Impala, and SZA. He released the track 'I' off his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly' in 2014. The next year, the record was released to rave acclaim.
- He appeared in Taylor Swift's official remix version of 'Bad Blood,' as well as the video, in 2015. The song eventually reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100. In 2016, he published 'Untitled Unmastered,' a collection album of unfinished demos.
- He released a promotional single titled 'The Heart Part 4' in 2017. The next week, he released the lead song and video for 'Humble.' In April 2007, he released his next album, named 'Album,' which featured U2, Rihanna, and Zacari as guests. The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 list.
Major Works :
Kendrick Lamar is a well-known rapper and songwriter. He has multiple award-winning albums to his name, including "Studio.80," "Good Kid," "M.A.A.D City," "To Pimp a Butterfly," and "Damn."
Awards & Achievements :
Kendrick Lamar won the BET Hip Hop Award for 'Lyricist of the Year' in 2012 and 2013. In the same year, he received the Vanguard Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, as well as the BET Award for 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Male Hip-Hop Artist.' He also won the Soul Train Music Awards in 2013.
Good Kid, m.A.A.D City wins 'Album of the Year.' He was named 'Best Male Hip-Hop Artist' at the BET Awards in 2014 and 2015. In 2014, he received multiple BET Hip Hop Awards, including Album of the Year and Lyricist of the Year. He received Grammy Awards in 2015 for 'Best Rap Song' and 'Best Rap Performance' for 'I.'
In 2016, he won the Grammys for "Best Rap Performance" and "Best Rap Song" for "Alright." He also received a Grammy Award for 'Best Rap/Sung Collaboration' for 'These Walls' (with Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat).
He won the Grammy Award for 'Best Music Video' for 'Bad Blood' in 2015. (with Taylor Swift). In 2016, his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly' received the Grammy Award for 'Album of the Year.' In 2017, he was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards in various categories.
Personal Life, Legacy &Trivia :
He is a Christian by religion and expresses it in his music. He proposed to his girlfriend Whitney Alford in 2015. Nick Young, an NBA player, is Kendrick Lamar's cousin brother.
Awards :
Grammy Awards :
- 2019 - Best Rap Performance - Winner
- 2019 - Best Rap Performance - Black Panther (2018)
- 2018 - Best Music Video Kendrick Lamar: Humble. (2017)
- 2018 - Best Rap Song - Winner
- 2018 - Best Rap Album - Winner
- 2018 - Best Rap/Sung Performance - Winner
- 2018 - Best Rap Performance - Winner
- 2016 - Best Music Video Taylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)
- 2016 - Best Rap Album Winner
- 2016 - Best Rap/Sung Collaboration - Winner
- 2016 - Best Rap Song - Winner
- 2016 - Best Rap Performance - Winner
- 2015 - Best Rap Performance - Winner
- 2015 - Best Rap Song - Winner
- 2015 - Best Short Form Music Video - Taylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)
MTV Video Music Awards :
- 2017 - Video of the Year - Kendrick Lamar: Humble. (2017)
- 2017 - Best Hip-Hop Video - Kendrick Lamar: Humble. (2017)
- 2015 - Best Collaboration - Taylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)
