Kendrick Lamar was born June 17, 1987 in Compton California. Kendrick wasn't known by many people until he dropped his 4th mixtape Overly Dedicated. Kendrick is one of the youngest hot rappers in the game and he's growing on people. He raps about his life and a girl named "Sherane". Sherane is Kendrick's high school fling. He mentions Sherane in his album g.o.o.d kid, m.A.A.d city. This album is one of the most trending ever. The best singles of the album are "Backseat Freestyle", "Money Trees" and "Poetic Justice." 

On the album Kendrick received some good criticism and bad criticism. Kieran Yates says "Lamar has taken tropes from classic rap albums to make something that felt as exciting as Dr. Dre's 2001 more than a decade ago. Here was proof that Compton's contribution to hip-hop history continues." 

The bad criticism came from former bad boy Shyne. Shyne said that Kendrick’s album was "trash." Kendrick Lamar being mature turned the other cheek and let it go because he knew that there would be some people who dislike his work in life.

Most rappers today smoke weed and drank alcohol. Kendrick drinks but does not smoke. The reason Kendrick does not smoke is because he had a bad first time experience. Kendrick discusses why he doesn't smoke with Mr. Peter Parker radio host. He says he doesn't smoke because the first time he did the seller laced the weed with PCP and started foaming out his mouth.