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.
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.
On June 17, 1987, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, an American rapper regarded as one of the greatest of all time, was born.
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.
In 2005, Kendrick Lamar graduated from Centennial High School as a straight-A student.
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.
In November 2012, Kendrick Lamar donated to the American Red Cross to support the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
In 2012, Kendrick Lamar publicly commended Frank Ocean for coming out.
In December 2013, Kendrick Lamar donated $50,000 to his alma mater, Centennial High School, to support its music department.
In 2014, Kendrick Lamar embarked on a small concert tour and donated all the revenue to Habitat for Humanity and his hometown.
In April 2015, Kendrick Lamar announced his engagement to his fiancee Whitney Alford.
In July 2017, Kendrick Lamar purchased a wheelchair-accessible van for a quadriplegic fan.
On July 26, 2019, Kendrick Lamar and Whitney Alford welcomed their first child, Uzi.
In June 2020, Kendrick Lamar joined a peace walk to protest against the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
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.
On June 7, 2024, Kendrick Lamar served as Compton College's surprise commencement speaker.
In June 2024, Kendrick Lamar spearheaded a $200,000 donation to 20 charities and community initiatives based in Los Angeles.
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