As the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the show, he brought out Samuel L. Jackson to play Uncle Sam and even had a ...

(KTLA) – Kendrick Lamar’s history-making ... It’s really tough, especially growing up in the city of Compton because it’s so easy to get your hands on negative,” he explained.

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on June 17, 1987 in Compton, Calif. Growing up, he took an interest in poetry and creative writing, and excelled academically. Having witnessed gang violence and ...

2025 Super Bowl Halftime performer Kendrick Lamar's parents welcomed him in ... into their family dynamics and the challenges of growing up in Compton. Paula, in particular, is heard leaving ...