

Subsequently, he secured a record deal with high-profile music producer Dr. By that time, he had amassed a large online following and collaborated with several prominent hip hop artists. The following year, he independently released his first studio album, Section.80, which included his debut single "HiiiPoWeR". He began to gain recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. (Hub City Threat Minor of the Year) that garnered local attention and led to his signing with indie record label TDE.

Raised in Compton, California, Lamar embarked on his musical career as a teenager under the stage name K.Dot, releasing a mixtape titled Y.H.N.I.C. Aside from his solo career, he is also known as a member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy alongside his Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) labelmates Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Schoolboy Q. Lamar has been regarded as one of the most influential rappers of his generation and one of the greatest rappers of all time. Lamar's music has particularly been lauded for its vivid and powerful narration of his life, socially conscious commentary and incorporation of jazz in commercially successful music.

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Kendrick Lamar - Discography (2009 - 2022)
