About Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kendrick Lamar, is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. He is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy along with members Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q. His music is largely influenced by the works of 2Pac, Eminem, Lil’ Wayne, DJ Quik, E-40, Suga Free, André 3000, Mos Def, DMX, Nas, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg and N.W.A. He began to gain major recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated.