Kendrick Lamar - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 17, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 |
| Birthplace | Compton, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Kendrick Lamar's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Critically acclaimed albums such as 'good kid, m.A.A.d city,' 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' and 'DAMN.', as well as his impact on contemporary hip-hop through his lyrical complexity and social commentary. |
Intro
Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation. Known for his dense lyricism and socially conscious themes, Lamar has received critical acclaim and numerous awards for his innovations within the genre.
Early Life & Background
Kendrick Lamar was raised in Compton, California, an area known for its rich hip-hop history and challenges related to poverty and gang activity. Inspired by iconic rap artists from his community, Lamar began writing lyrics as a teenager and released his first mixtape at age 16.
Career Highlights
- Released debut album 'Section.80' in 2011, garnering underground attention.
- Major label debut 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' (2012) earned critical acclaim and multi-platinum certification.
- 'To Pimp a Butterfly' (2015) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and won Grammy Awards for its fusion of jazz, funk, soul, and spoken-word.
- Fourth studio album 'DAMN.' (2017) won the Pulitzer Prize for Music—the first non-classical, non-jazz work to do so.
- Numerous Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song.
Trivia
- Kendrick Lamar was named after singer Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations.
- He is a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy, alongside Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and ScHoolboy Q.
- Lamar has cited Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and Eminem among his influences.
FAQs
People also ask
Kendrick Lamar is 38 years old.
Kendrick Lamar was born the 17 June 1987.
Compton, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About June 17th, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 17, 1987, American journalist Charles Glass was abducted in West Beirut while traveling with Ali Osseiran, son of Lebanon's Defense Minister, and their driver. Glass was held hostage for 62 days before escaping on August 18, 1987.
- Day of the week: June 17th, 1987 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Head To Toe by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam
- #1 UK song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) by Whitney Houston
- Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma
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