Kendrick Lamar
Birthday:
17 June 1987, Compton, California, USA
Birth Name:
Kendrick Duckworth
Height:
168 cm
Kendrick Lamar is a hip-hop artist from Compton, California. He's signed with Dr. Dre's label, Aftermath. Kendrick also has his own label, known as 'Top Dawg Entertainment', with includes artists such as Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q and Ab Soul. Kendrick's major label debut album, 'good kid m.A.A.d city' is already known...
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Kendrick Lamar is a hip-hop artist from Compton, California. He's signed with Dr. Dre's label, Aftermath. Kendrick also has his own label, known as 'Top Dawg Entertainment', with includes artists such as Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q and Ab Soul. Kendrick's major label debut album, 'good kid m.A.A.d city' is already known as a classic and was only released in late 2012. His Music is influenced by the great artists such as Snoop Dogg, 2 pac, Lil wayne and many more. Show less «
Groups break up because they never got across what they wanted to do personally, and they have creative differences, and egos start to clash...Show more »
Groups break up because they never got across what they wanted to do personally, and they have creative differences, and egos start to clash. Show less «
People are used to music that justifies street culture but something that's not touched on is why these kids act the way they act, live the ...Show more »
People are used to music that justifies street culture but something that's not touched on is why these kids act the way they act, live the way they live. Show less «
The worst part of success is, to me, adapting to it. It's scary.
The worst part of success is, to me, adapting to it. It's scary.
I always thought money was something just to make me happy. But I've learned that I feel better being able to help my folks, 'cause we never...Show more »
I always thought money was something just to make me happy. But I've learned that I feel better being able to help my folks, 'cause we never had nothing. So just to see them excited about my career is more of a blessing than me actually having it for myself. Show less «
I'm Machiavelli's offspring, I'm the king of New York, king of the coast, one hand, I juggle them both.
I'm Machiavelli's offspring, I'm the king of New York, king of the coast, one hand, I juggle them both.
Sonnymoon and Quadrants are a couple of bands that really inspire me in terms of the melodics of things and certain tones and just what feel...Show more »
Sonnymoon and Quadrants are a couple of bands that really inspire me in terms of the melodics of things and certain tones and just what feels good. It takes me back to the type of music that I grew up on in my household. We played a lot of gangsta rap, but we also played a lot of oldies, and I think that mix is part of what inspires my sound. Show less «
I knew I was blessed with a gift of having both parents.
I knew I was blessed with a gift of having both parents.
People gonna be they own individuals and have they own worlds and I can't knock it.
People gonna be they own individuals and have they own worlds and I can't knock it.
At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out....Show more »
At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out. Now I'll talk about being beaten up or robbed or making a stupid decision because of a girl or whatever. Show less «
I've got an extra-specific story about Dr. Dre. I saw him when I was 9 years old in Compton - him and Tupac. They were shooting the second '...Show more »
I've got an extra-specific story about Dr. Dre. I saw him when I was 9 years old in Compton - him and Tupac. They were shooting the second 'California Love' video. My pops had seen him and ran back to the house and got me, put me on his neck, and we stood there watching Dre and Pac in a Bentley. Show less «
It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.
It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.
I always tell people that if I move anywhere it would be Toronto.
I always tell people that if I move anywhere it would be Toronto.
I think my vice would be outdoing myself.
I think my vice would be outdoing myself.
I'm constantly thinking.
I'm constantly thinking.
I learned, when I look in the mirror and tell my story, that I should be myself and not peep whatever everybody is doing.
I learned, when I look in the mirror and tell my story, that I should be myself and not peep whatever everybody is doing.
Sometimes you have the trends that's not that cool. You may have certain artists portraying these trends and don't really have that lifestyl...Show more »
Sometimes you have the trends that's not that cool. You may have certain artists portraying these trends and don't really have that lifestyle, and then it gives off the wrong thing. And it becomes kinda corny after awhile. It's really about keeping hip-hop original and pushing away the corniness in it. Show less «
I'm sticking to the script, I'm putting that organic feeling back in the game.
I'm sticking to the script, I'm putting that organic feeling back in the game.
It's easy to forget who you are.
It's easy to forget who you are.
As long as my music is real, it's no limit to how many ears I can grab.
As long as my music is real, it's no limit to how many ears I can grab.
I like to let things breathe.
I like to let things breathe.
God to me is love.
God to me is love.
When you go on your Twitter or look down your Timeline and it's all great positivity - I love that. But at the same time, it can really dive...Show more »
When you go on your Twitter or look down your Timeline and it's all great positivity - I love that. But at the same time, it can really divert you from what your purpose is or what you're trying to do. And I've seen artists get caught up in that. Show less «
The best thing is to always keep honest people around, because when you have a bunch of yes men around that know that you're making a mistak...Show more »
The best thing is to always keep honest people around, because when you have a bunch of yes men around that know that you're making a mistake but let you go on with it, that's when it ruins your mind state as an artist. Show less «
My mom's one of 13 siblings, and they all got six kids, and till I was 13 everybody was in Compton.
My mom's one of 13 siblings, and they all got six kids, and till I was 13 everybody was in Compton.
If I'm gonna tell a real story, I'm gonna start with my name.
If I'm gonna tell a real story, I'm gonna start with my name.
My whole thing is to inspire, to better people, to better myself forever in this thing that we call rap, this thing that we call hip hop.
My whole thing is to inspire, to better people, to better myself forever in this thing that we call rap, this thing that we call hip hop.
I'm putting out this free music, constantly putting it out.
I'm putting out this free music, constantly putting it out.
From the moment I started writing raps, I was always aware of the pressure. I always wanted to live up to how huge Snoop got, how huge Dre g...Show more »
From the moment I started writing raps, I was always aware of the pressure. I always wanted to live up to how huge Snoop got, how huge Dre got, how huge Pac got. I was always aware. Show less «
I don't vote. I don't do no voting.
I don't vote. I don't do no voting.
I can't help the way you was born if you was gay.
I can't help the way you was born if you was gay.
I had to come from something, come from a place that was negative and positive but the majority of it is a negative place.
I had to come from something, come from a place that was negative and positive but the majority of it is a negative place.
My pops and my mom started playing Marvin Gaye and the Isley Brothers and all these people, but at the same time, they always had Snoop on r...Show more »
My pops and my mom started playing Marvin Gaye and the Isley Brothers and all these people, but at the same time, they always had Snoop on right behind it in the same mix. Show less «
I always felt like there was a certain standard of music that I had to do from the beginning, even when I didn't have the recognition that I...Show more »
I always felt like there was a certain standard of music that I had to do from the beginning, even when I didn't have the recognition that I have now. Show less «
I'm selfish.
I'm selfish.
My folks ain't graduated from high school or nothing like that, so we always had to struggle in the family - and I come from a big family.
My folks ain't graduated from high school or nothing like that, so we always had to struggle in the family - and I come from a big family.
I don't really believe in the type of pressure that people are wanting to put on the type of music that I make.
I don't really believe in the type of pressure that people are wanting to put on the type of music that I make.
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