Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper. Regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, Lamar was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the honor.

1 day ago · “Salutations!,” the actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam introduced Kendrick Lamar at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show — a powerful, commanding creative choice by the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the coveted slot.. As if there were any doubts of the Pulitzer Prize winning rapper’s ability to put on a show.

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1 day ago · Kendrick Lamar and Drake spent last spring trading disses. The rappers unleashed a slew of increasingly brutal attack tracks, taking aim at each other’s talent, parenting and race, among other ...

1 day ago · Kendrick Lamar brought West Coast hip hop, Uncle Sam and Serena Williams to the Super Bowl With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans ...

19 hours ago · Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born in Compton, California, on June 17, 1987. He was named after singer Eddie Kendricks of the R&B/Soul group The Temptations. His father, Kenneth “Kenny ...

2 days ago · Kendrick Lamar performed the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show tonight at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome, making him the first rapper to headline the event as a solo artist. After a ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Get to know Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance on Feb. 9.

After the biggest year of his professional career — which resulted in five Grammy Awards for his iconic Drake diss “Not Like Us” — rapper Kendrick Lamar will take the biggest stage in America...

Kendrick Lamar was a standout from the moment his teenage mixtapes began generating buzz in the early 2000s, establishing himself as one of hip-hop's most thought-provoking artists.