Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar was born in Compton on June 17, 1987.

In November 1995, Kendrick Lamar had the opportunity to meet the legendary rappers 2Pac and Dr. Dre.

Kendrick Lamar attended a filming of Tupac & Dr. Dre music video, which later became a significant and influential event in his music career.

In 2003, Kendrick Lamar experienced his initial rise in the music industry, marking the beginning of his journey towards success.

On January 4, 2004, Kendrick Lamar embarked on his musical journey, marking the beginning of his successful career.

After gaining fame and recognition from his first mixtape, Kendrick Lamar, also known as K-Dot, signs a record deal with Top Dawg Entertainment.

At the age of 17, in June 2005, Kendrick Lamar signed a record deal, a significant milestone in his early career.

Kendrick Lamar, along with Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q, formed the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy after working together at Top Dawg Entertainment's recording studio.

In 2007, Kendrick Lamar released his second mixtape 'Training Day' and a collaborative mixtape with Jay Rock titled 'No Sleep 'til NYC', receiving positive feedback for the varied production and concept of 'Training Day'.

In 2009, Kendrick Lamar established Black Hippy, a rap group consisting of Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q, showcasing his collaborative spirit in the music industry.

On June 17, 2010, Kendrick Lamar released his mixtape 'Overly Dedicated'. The track 'Ignorance Is Bliss' from the mixtape caught the attention of Dr. Dre.

By September 23, 2010, Kendrick Lamar started gaining recognition for his exceptional talent and unique style in the music industry.

On June 2, 2011, Kendrick Lamar released his debut album, marking a significant milestone in his discography.

On June 17, 2011, Kendrick Lamar was referred to as 'Kendrick the King', showcasing his rising status and influence in the music industry.

On July 2, 2011, Kendrick Lamar released his critically acclaimed album 'Section.80', which showcased his storytelling abilities and social commentary.

Kendrick Lamar formally announced his second album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, on June 26, 2012, with a tentative release date of October 2. The lead single 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' marked his first top 20 single in the U.S.

Kendrick Lamar released his debut album 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City', which gained massive popularity and critical acclaim in the hip hop industry. Despite a slow start, it quickly became one of the best albums in hip hop history and achieved platinum status.

On August 13, 2013, Kendrick Lamar solidified his position in the music industry by taking over the hip hop scene with his talent and influence. This marked a significant moment in his career and further established him as a prominent figure in the music world.

Kendrick Lamar released his third album, To Pimp a Butterfly, on September 23, 2014. The album won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

On February 8, 2015, Kendrick Lamar achieved a significant milestone in his career by winning his first Grammy Awards. This recognition further solidified his status as one of the most talented and influential artists in the music industry.

To Pimp a Butterfly, incorporating jazz, funk, and soul, was released earlier than scheduled. It became Lamar's first number-one album on the Billboard 200 and set Spotify’s global first-day streaming record.

On March 16, 2015, Kendrick Lamar released his third studio album, To Pimp a Butterfly, which received universal critical acclaim and achieved global charting success.

Kendrick Lamar won five Grammy Awards at the 58th ceremony, including Best Rap Album for 'To Pimp a Butterfly'. He also delivered a powerful performance of 'The Blacker the Berry' and 'Alright', addressing the theme of ending racism.

On March 4, 2016, Kendrick Lamar released Untitled Unmastered, a compilation album containing previously unreleased demos from the recording of To Pimp a Butterfly.

On March 24th, Kendrick Lamar released 'The Heart Part 4,' his first solo song in over a year. The song was reminiscent of his 'Control' verse from 2013, where he proclaimed himself as the greatest rapper alive and called out fellow rapper Big Sean for 'playing with his name.' Additionally, Kendrick Lamar also took shots at Drake in this track.

On March 30th, Kendrick Lamar released the song 'Humble.' This track showcased Kendrick's confident and assertive style, addressing various themes including self-confidence and success.

On April 14, 2017, Kendrick Lamar released his fourth studio album titled 'DAMN.' This album featured a lead single that gained immense popularity and became the number one song in the world within its second week of release. The album also garnered over 170 million views on YouTube.

On April 16, 2018, Kendrick Lamar's album Damn made history by winning the Pulitzer Prize for Music, the first time a non-classical or jazz composition received this prestigious honor. The album was praised for its authentic portrayal of modern African American life.

On May 12, 2017, Kendrick Lamar was recognized as the greatest artist of the 21st century, solidifying his impact and influence in the music industry.

Kendrick Lamar performed at TD Garden in Boston on July 22, 2017. The concert was part of his tour and attracted a large audience.

On January 4, 2018, Kendrick Lamar and Anthony Tiffith revealed their collaboration to curate and executive produce the soundtrack album for the superhero film Black Panther. The album featured successful singles and received critical acclaim for its cultural significance.

On February 9, 2018, Black Panther: The Album was released, curated and executive produced by Kendrick Lamar. The album featured successful singles and was praised for its cultural significance.

Kendrick Lamar and his partner welcomed their daughter, Uzi, on July 26, 2019.

On March 5, 2020, Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free launched PGLang, a creative entity described as a multilingual, artist-friendly service company.

Kendrick Lamar co-headlined the Super Bowl LVI halftime show on February 13, 2022, alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige.

Kendrick Lamar released 'The Heart Part 5' along with a captivating music video, signaling his return from a hiatus and hinting at an upcoming album.

On May 12, 2022, Kendrick Lamar released his fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, as his final project under TDE.

Kendrick Lamar's album 'Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers' is scheduled for release on May 13, 2022, marking the beginning of 'K. Dot season'.

In May 2023, Kendrick Lamar was featured on Beyoncé's single 'America Has a Problem' and Baby Keem's single 'The Hillbillies'.

Kendrick Lamar's song 'Like That', in collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin, leads the Hot 100 chart for the third consecutive week.

Kendrick Lamar signed on to produce a comedy feature film with Free, Trey Parker, and Matt Stone for Paramount Pictures. The film is scheduled to be released on July 4, 2025.