Kendrick Lamar
The most critically acclaimed rapper of his generation. Kendrick's storytelling, concept albums and live performances are without peer.
Discography
Artist Stats
Lyrical depth & complexity
Rhythm & cadence mastery
Vocal presence & control
Knockout bar impact
Word range & precision
Style range & adaptability
Album-to-album reliability
In-battle chess / reads
Double entendres & metaphors
Cultural impact & legacy
Career Data
Factual career statistics — commercial success is separate from rapping craft.
Overview
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Real Name
June 17, 1987
Born
Compton, California
Hometown
2004–present
Active Years
Billboard
0
Hot 100 Entries
1
Hot 100 Peak
0
Top 10 Singles
6
#1 Singles
0
BB200 Entries
1
Album Peak
5
#1 Albums
0
Top 10 Albums
0
Weeks Charted
Streaming
67,600,000
Spotify Monthly Listeners
48B+
Total Streams
Not Like Us
Most Streamed Song
Sales & Certifications
LIKE THAT
SINGLE · July 16, 2026
FAMILY TIES
SINGLE · March 16, 2026
Awards & Nominations
Career Milestones
First non-classical or jazz artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music for the album DAMN.
Set the record as the rapper with the most Grammy wins.
Hip-Hop History
Scene: West Coast hip-hop
Movement: Conscious hip-hop
Rising from Compton to become one of the most critically acclaimed rappers of his generation, Kendrick Lamar is known for his concept albums and deep social commentary.
Influences: Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Nas, Jay-Z
Influenced: Baby Keem, J. Cole
Notable battles: Drake
Source: Wikipedia / Billboard / RIAA / Public streaming figures · Last updated: 2026-08-19