Grammy award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar and his longtime girlfriend (wife-to-be) Whitney Alford have been dating since 2015 and share two children. Let’s meet his family.
Kendrick was born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, United States to parents Kenny Duckworth, and Paula Oliver.
Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation.
Kendrick Lamar might not have won AOTY at the Grammys but he didn’t leave empty-handed. K. Dot had a phenomenal evening that saw him win three out of eight of the categories he was nominated in. As he won the Best Rap Album category, he thanked his family for their support to create the album.
“First and foremost, I want to thank my family for giving me the courage, you know, and the vulnerability to share these stories and share my truth with this album,” he said. “I want to thank my fans for trusting me with these words. As artists, we all entertainers.. we say things to provoke thoughts and feelings and emotions,” he continued. “Making this record was one of my toughest albums to make,” he added. “I would like to thank the culture for allowing me to evolve in order to make a song like ‘Mother I Sober.’ That’s special to me. All we wanted was to be the biggest underground artist of all time and I finally found imperfection with this album.”
Kendrick’s fiancée is Whitney Alford and they are proud parents of two children. While the couple keeps their family life private, they have revealed several details about their kids over the years. Keep scrolling below to learn more about Kendrick’s two kids, his family, his partner, and more.
Who is Kendrick Lamar’s girlfriend and wife-to-be?
Kendrick Lamar is currently not officially married but he is in a relationship with a woman named Whitney Alford, whom he featured on the cover of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
The high school sweethearts met as teenagers and started dating while attending Centennial High School in Compton, California.
Kendrick, whose real name is Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, also gushed about his future wife that same year in a January 2015 interview with Billboard. “I wouldn’t even call her my girl,” he said at the time. “That’s my best friend. I don’t even like the term that society has put in the world as far as being a companion — she’s somebody I can tell my fears to.”
The “Humble” artist confirmed their engagement that April 2015 while promoting his album To Pimp a Butterfly on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club show. When asked about his soon-to-be-wife, the Grammy winner said, “Yeah, yeah, definitely. I’m loyal to the soil.”
He continued, “At the end of the day, you want to always, always have real people around you, period. Whether it’s male or female, and everybody that’s been around me, they’ve been around since day one. … I always show respect when respect has been given, and people that have been by your side, you’re supposed to honor that.”
Who is Whitney Alford?
Whitney Alford was born on May 12, 1986, in Compton, California, and attended Centennial High School.
After high school, Alford attended California State University Long Beach, where she studied accounting. As a licensed esthetician, she launched her own business in Los Angeles.
The makeup artist and “King Kunta” singer met in high school. Yup, that’s right, this is a classic high school romance. She stole our favorite hip-hop artist’s heart while they were still teenagers.
What started out as a friendship blossomed into a love story for the ages. Her first public appearance was at the Grammy Awards in 2014, where Lamar was nominated for seven awards.
The two are more than just lovers — they’re best friends, and Lamar is not shy to admit it. He told The New York Times Magazine in 2014, “She’s been there since Day 1.”
In March 2015, the rapper won his first Grammy, and he proposed to Alford that same year. They later welcomed a first and second child into the world.
How many children does Kendrick Lamar have?
Lamar and his fiancée Whitney Alford are parents to two kids together. They share a daughter Uzi (born July 26, 2019), and a son Enoch together.
For Kendrick Lamar, becoming a father was a turning point in the way he views the world.
Not much is known about the family since the past SNL host is fairly private. Fans rarely see glimpses of all of them together on social media.
Lamar is an older cousin of fellow rapper Baby Keem and a younger cousin of basketball player Nick Young.
Lamar’s kids inspired his 2022 album
During an interview with W Magazine in October 2022, Kendrick gushed over how his children inspired his newest album.
“A lot of times, we play with the idea and don’t necessarily know if it’s real, until you feel it. My children allowed me, in their development as human beings beginning to walk and talk, to remove my ego, to know that my children, too, will have their own independence,” he explained at the time. “That allows me to understand the unconditional love on my end — will I allow them to be themselves? Will I allow them to journey off in the world and experience life for what they know of? That’s love, to me. And when I look at that, I try to apply it with how I express myself, how I look at my career, and how I meet other individuals. Am I allowing them to be themselves without any judgment? My children have taught me that.”
He added, “When I got to completion and I said, ‘I may or may not put this out; I’m not going to put this out; it’s way too much,’ I thought about my children. I thought about when they turn 21, or they’re older in life, and when I got grandchildren, or if I’m long gone — this can be a prerequisite of how to cope. That’s the beauty of it for me.”
The award-winning rapper’s fiancée shared a video of their kids excited when he won at the 2023 Grammys.
Alford Whitney, Kendrick Lamar’s fiancée, later shared an adorable video of their two kids reacting to the news. His daughter and son, who graced the cover of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers alongside Whitney, dressed up for the occasion as they witnessed their father make history. “He’s talking about us,” Lamar’s daughter said in the clip, “He’s talking about us! He’s talking about his family! Uzi and Enoch and mommy. Whitney congratulated Kendrick in the caption, writing, “Congrats on 3 more @kendricklamar we [white heart emoji] and appreciate you!”
Though Kendrick Lamar’s kept his family out of the spotlight, he opened up a lot more on his album. However, the album almost didn’t see the light of day. During an interview with W Magazine, he explained that he was hesitant to drop Mr. Morale after completing it.
“When I got to completion and I said, ‘I may or may not put this out; I’m not going to put this out; it’s way too much.’ I thought about my children,” he says, a grin spreading across his face. “I thought about when they turn 21, or they’re older in life, and when I got grandchildren, or if I’m long gone—this can be a prerequisite of how to cope. That’s the beauty of it for me.”
Check out the reaction from Kendrick’s children below.
FAQ
What does Whitney Alford do for a living? Kendric Lamar’s girlfriend, Alford has made a name for herself. Over the years, she’s done well in the beauty industry as a makeup artist.
Where did Whitney Alford attend school? Whitney Alford was born on May 12, 1986, in Compton, California, and attended Centennial High School.
What is Withney Alford’s age? The rapper’s lover is currently 37 years old. She is the same age as her partner.
When did Kendrick get married? Lamar got engaged in 2015. He has not officially been married.
Did Kendrick date a Kardashian? There is no evidence to suggest that Kendrick Lamar has ever dated a member of the Kardashian family. While rumors have persisted over the years, both Kendrick and the Kardashians have denied these rumors, and there is no concrete evidence to suggest that they are true.
Who does Kendrick Lamar have a kid with? Kendrick and his fiancée, Whitney Alford, are proud parents of two children.
What are the names of Kendrick Lamar’s children? The Grammy award-winning rapper has a son and a daughter whose names are Uzi and Enoch.