The Kansas City Chiefs will go up against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59 in their attempt to complete a three-peat, a feat never achieved in NFL history. Kendrick Lamar is slated to perform at the Super Bowl 59 halftime show in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
Lamar, an American rap icon, will mark his presence with an electrifying performance. Let’s take a look at the “Not Like Us” singer’s age and career.
How Old Is Kendrick Lamar?
Lamar is 37 years old and was born to Kenny Duckworth and Paula Oliver on June 17, 1987 in Compton, California. He began rapping while he was in elementary school. During his childhood, his father, Kenneth “Kenny” Duckworth, worked at KFC, and his mother, Paula Oliver, a hairdresser, worked at McDonald’s.
Kendrick Lamar’s Career
Lamar first gathered fans’ attention in 2010 when he released his mixtape called “Overly Dedicated.” In 2011, he released his first album, Section.80, exclusively through iTunes. The song went on to become one of the most popular of that year.
Lamar’s mainstream success began with his second album, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,” which set a record by being the longest-charting non-compilation hip-hop album.
One testament to Lamar’s unwavering success in the industry is that he has won a total of 17 Grammys, compared to his rival Drake, who has only managed to win five. Lamar also collaborated with Taylor Swift on the popular song “Bad Blood” and even re-recorded it so that she could claim it several years later.
Lamar recently made the headlines for his feud with Drake, which inspired the song “Not Like Us.”
This will be Lamar’s second Super Bowl appearance but his first time as a headliner. In 2022, he was a part of Dr. Dre’s all-star tag team, among other big names like Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent.
The global pop icon has raised the level of excitement by dropping an exclusive merch collection for the mega event. Lamar collaborated with Willy Chavarria, an American fashion designer, to come up with crazy apparel.
The merchandise features lyrics from Lamar’s latest album, GNX’s track 7, “TV off.”
“Foot up on the gas, but somebody gotta do it,” the lyrics read.
Kendrick Lamar drops a limited-edition merch collection ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show‼️🏈
Proceeds will go toward supporting individuals and organizations affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires‼️ pic.twitter.com/aLIihFGwbs
— RapTV (@Rap) January 29, 2025
While the Chiefs and Eagles gear up for a historic clash, fans are undoubtedly excited about Lamar’s performance as well. The 17x Grammy winner performance will be a treat to watch.
Kendrick Lamar’s Wife and Children
Lamar got engaged to Whitney Alford in 2015. The couple has known each other since they were teenagers. They met in high school and have been together since. Lamar and Alford have two kids, a daughter and a son.
Their first child, Uzi, was born in July 2019. Lamar made her name public in his 2022 studio album. The pair’s second kid, son Enoch, was born shortly after. Lamar and Alford prefer keeping their lives private. He posted about his fatherhood a couple of years after the children were born.
Kendrick Lamar’s Net Worth
Lamar has an estimated net worth of $140 million. He’s made several big purchases in his career, the most recent being the $40 million mansion in LA’s Brentwood neighborhood. His second-highest real estate purchase was made in 2022 when he paid $16 million for a home in Bel Air.