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  2. BornKendrick Lamar Duckworth · June 17, 1987 · Compton, California, U.S.
    Children2
    RelativesBaby Keem (cousin) · Nick Young (cousin)
    InstrumentsVocals
    Life and career

    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

    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

    Reception

    As one of the most influential musicians of the 2010s decade, Lamar has been deemed a paradigm shift in contemporary hip hop and popular culture. His discography became a catalyst in the upsurge of social conscience across mult… See more

    Other ventures

    Lamar has been described as an "authentic" businessman who takes "calculated steps to establish his brand from the ground-up" and leaves nothing to chance. He approaches traditional album rollouts wit… See more

     
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