Who is Kendrick Lamar?

Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper and songwriter. He has received a number of accolades over the course of his career, including seven Grammy Awards.

Additionally, in early 2013, MTV named him the number one “Hottest MC in the Game” on their annual list.

Kendrick Lamar: Early Life, Parents, Ethnicity, Education

Lamar was born in Compton, California on June 17, 1987, to parents Kenny Duckworth and Paula Oliver. Throughout his childhood years, he grew up on welfare and section 8 housing.

He is of American nationality. Furthermore, he belongs to an African-American ethnic background. His family was directly touched by the violence of the streets, yet he remained thoughtful and soft-spoken, ever the keen observer, even as a child.

Talking about his education, Lamar attended McNair Elementary and the vanguard learning center in the Compton Unified School District.

In addition, he went on to attend Centennial High School in Compton, where he was a straight-A student.