Kendrick Lamar
Biography
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer. He is regarded by many critics and contemporaries as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Aside from his solo career, Lamar is also known as a member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, alongside his TDE label-mates Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Schoolboy Q.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
2021

We Cry Together
as Self
2022

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
as Self
2023

Kendrick Lamar Live: The Big Steppers Tour
as Self
2022

m.A.A.d
as Self
2014

THE SHOW: California Love
as Self
2022

Tale of the Tape
as Self (archive footage)
2024

Piece by Piece
as Kendrick Lamar (voice)
2024

The Pop Out: Ken & Friends
as Self
2024

Lennon or McCartney
as Self
2014

Quincy
as Self
2018

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
as Self (voice)
2019

Lemonade
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
2016

Kendrick Lamar - Live in London
as Self
2013

LA Originals
as Self
2020

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self (archive footage)
2025

God Is Gangsta
as Kendrick Lamar
2015

Untitled Trey Parker / Matt Stone / Kendrick Lamar Comedy
TBA

Alright
as Kendrick Lamar
2015

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
as Self - Performer
2025
TV Appearances

Shut Up and Dribble
as Self - Musician
2018

American Music Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
1974

MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984

Power
as Laces
2014

The Colbert Report
as Self - Musical Guest
2005

Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014

The Arsenio Hall Show
as Self
2013

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Musical Guest
2015

The Defiant Ones
as Self
2017

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
as Self
2019

The Grammys
as Self
1959
