Happy Birthday, Kenny: Here's 14 Stories About Kendrick Lamar You Should Read

Posted by Kevito
June 17, 2017 2:48 PM

- Music
- News

Read about the new Kendrick Lamar album.

Photo Credit: Ural Garrett for Okayplayer.

Let’s welcome the award-winning MC to the dirty-30 club.

Born on this day, June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, a child would grow into one of the most devastating artists to come out in a generation. Beginning his career as K-Dot, Kendrick Lamar released an album that caught the attention of TDE impresario Top Dawg. Building his reputation as a strong MC and a pretty descriptive storyteller, Kendrick Lamar would sign to Top Dawg Entertainment, release his first retail release (Overly Dedicated) and amass a large following on the eStreets.

BUY: Pre-order Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DAMN.’ 2xLP on Vinyl.

Lamar has received numerous accolades, but none more important than an ambassador for those who are facing struggles in life. He has been philanthropic to his community in Compton and a true betterment to the world as a whole. From “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” to “Alright” to “Humble,” the good kid from the m.A.A.d. city has finessed the game and enriched it for all those involved. With that in mind, we are proud to share these 14 stories with you to read, listen to and digest on what is the 30th birthday of one of the greatest rappers alive.

—

Watch Kendrick Lamar Levitate At Global Citizen Festival

Watch Kendrick Lamar Debut ‘DAMN.’ During His Entire Coachella Set

Here’s Our First-Take Listen To Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DAMN.’ Album

One Player’s Opinion on Kendrick Lamar’s Message To Black Men

Kendrick Lamar Hands Out Body Bags On “The Heart Pt. 4”

Breaking Down Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” Frame-By-Frame

Watch Kendrick Lamar Join Prince Onstage For An Electrifying Jam

Kendrick Lamar & Ice Cube Join Funkadelic On The Mothership

The Secret History Of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘untitled unmastered’

Terrace Martin Talks Complex Controversy, Touring

Kendrick Lamar Pens A New Tribute For Tupac Shakur