Fan mail address
Kendrick Lamar
Interscope Records
2220 Colorado Avenue
5th Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404-3506
USA
Address information
Interscope Records
(Record Label)
2220 Colorado Avenue
5th Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404-3506
USA
Phone: (310) 865-1000
Fax: (310) 865-7096
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California. Raised in a city known for its rich musical history and social challenges, Kendrick was exposed to a diverse range of influences from an early age. His parents, both from Chicago, moved to Compton in the early 1980s, seeking a better life amid the backdrop of the city’s gang culture and economic struggles. Kendrick is the only child of his parents, who faced numerous hardships while raising him.
Growing up in Compton, Kendrick witnessed firsthand the realities of street life, which would later shape his music and artistic vision. He was deeply influenced by the environment around him, as well as by prominent figures in the hip-hop industry. His father’s interest in music and his mother’s love for artists like Prince and Michael Jackson instilled a passion for music in him. By age eight, Kendrick began writing his own raps, drawing inspiration from the music of influential artists like Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg.
Kendrick attended Centennial High School in Compton, where he was an honor roll student and a talented athlete. Despite his academic success, he faced challenges associated with his environment, including peer pressure and exposure to violence. During his high school years, Kendrick became increasingly involved in music, participating in local talent shows and showcasing his lyrical talent.
