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Kendrick Lamar Biography

Birth Name:Kendrick Lamar Duckworth

Birth Place:Compton, California, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Producer, Actor, Music department, Director

Fast Facts

  • His 2012 album, "Good Kid, M․A․A․D City," was certified platinum by the RIAA
  • In 2015, he received the California State 35th Senate Distric's Generational Icon Award
  • Has donated $50,000 to the music program at his former high school
  • Started out performing under the name "K․ Dot," but switched hsi name in 2010
  • Quote: "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․"
  • Quote: "As a kid from Compton, you can get all the success in the world and still question your worth․"
  • Formed hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy in 2009
  • Best known for referencing his hometown in his music
  • Observed the filming of Tupac Shakur and Dr․ Dre's music video for "California Love" in 1995
  • Is a fan of the indie-rock band Sonnymoon

Awards

  • 2015Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: nominated
  • 2018HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Film: winner
  • 2018Halfway Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2018Halfway Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2018Halfway Award-Best Original Song: winner
  • 2018National Film and Television Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2018VHS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2018World Soundtrack Award-Best Original Song Written for a Film: winner
  • 2019Oscar-Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song): nominated
  • 2019ACCA-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2019Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: winner
  • 2019Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: nominated
  • 2019GAFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award-Original Song: nominated
  • 2019Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019Grammy-Best Song Written for Visual Media: nominated
  • 2019GMS Award-Best Song/Recording Created for a Film: nominated
  • 2019HFCS Award-Best Song: nominated
  • 2019Image Award-Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album: winner
  • 2019Image Award-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
  • 2019INOCA-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2019LEJA Award-Best Song Written for a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019MCFCA Award-Best Song: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award-Best Original Song: nominated