Childhood and Education Journey of Kendrick Lamar in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Kendrick Lamar. A timeline of key moments.

Kendrick Lamar is an acclaimed American rapper widely considered one of the greatest of all time. His groundbreaking work earned him the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, a historic achievement as the first non-classical or jazz musician to receive the award. This recognition highlights his significant impact on music and culture.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1984: Family Relocation to Compton

In 1984, Kendrick Lamar's parents relocated from the South Side of Chicago to Compton, California, due to his father's affiliation with the Gangster Disciples.

June 17, 1987: Kendrick Lamar Born

On June 17, 1987, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, an American rapper regarded as one of the greatest of all time, was born.

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1992: Experiencing the Los Angeles Riots

In 1992, Kendrick Lamar experienced the first day of the Los Angeles riots and it introduced him to police brutality. He was only 5 years old at the time.

2005: High School Graduation

In 2005, Kendrick Lamar graduated from Centennial High School as a straight-A student.

October 2012: Marijuana and PCP Experience

In an October 2012 interview, Kendrick Lamar stated that he once tried marijuana, but the blunt had been laced with PCP, and he has not used any drugs since.

November 2012: Donation to American Red Cross

In November 2012, Kendrick Lamar donated to the American Red Cross to support the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

2012: Support for Frank Ocean

In 2012, Kendrick Lamar publicly commended Frank Ocean for coming out.

December 2013: Donation to Centennial High School

In December 2013, Kendrick Lamar donated $50,000 to his alma mater, Centennial High School, to support its music department.

2014: Donation of Concert Revenue to Charity

In 2014, Kendrick Lamar embarked on a small concert tour and donated all the revenue to Habitat for Humanity and his hometown.

April 2015: Engagement Announcement

In April 2015, Kendrick Lamar announced his engagement to his fiancee Whitney Alford.

July 2017: Purchase of Wheelchair-Accessible Van for Fan

In July 2017, Kendrick Lamar purchased a wheelchair-accessible van for a quadriplegic fan.

July 26, 2019: Birth of First Child

On July 26, 2019, Kendrick Lamar and Whitney Alford welcomed their first child, Uzi.

June 2020: Participation in Peace Walk

In June 2020, Kendrick Lamar joined a peace walk to protest against the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

2022: Birth of Second Son

In 2022, Kendrick Lamar and Whitney Alford announced the birth of their second son, Enoch, using the cover art for Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.

June 7, 2024: Commencement Speaker at Compton College

On June 7, 2024, Kendrick Lamar served as Compton College's surprise commencement speaker.

June 2024: Donation to Los Angeles Charities

In June 2024, Kendrick Lamar spearheaded a $200,000 donation to 20 charities and community initiatives based in Los Angeles.

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