Kendrick Lamar’s girlfriend Whitney Alford Wiki Bio, age, parents, ethnicity
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• Whitney Alford is a make-up artist, esthetician, and fiancée of rapper Kendrick Lamar. • As of early-2019, her net worth is estimated to be over $400,000. • She met Kendrick Lamar while both were attending Centennial High School. • Her wealth has significantly increased due to the success of Lamar who has a net worth estimated to be over $18 million. • She is a Christian and supports Lamar's career.
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Date Of BirthJune 17, 1987Fact2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G, Eminem, Jay-Z and Nas are his 5 favorite artists.
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Who is Whitney Alford?
Whitney Alford was born on 12 May 1986, in Compton, California, USA, and is a make-up artist as well as a licensed esthetician, but probably best known for being the fiancée of rapper Kendrick Lamar. Her fiancée is a multi-Grammy Award-winning artist, and the two have known each other since they were children.
The Riches of Whitney Alford
Who is Whitney Alford? As of early-2019, sources inform us of a net worth that is over $400,000, earned through success in her various endeavors. Her wealth has also significantly increased thanks to the success of Lamar who has a net worth estimated to be over $18 million. As she continues her endeavors, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.
Early Life, Education, and Meeting Kendrick Lamar
Whitney is of African-American descent, and her mother was biracial though details about her ancestry have not been shared. From a young age, she grew up with the strong hip hop culture in Compton, which is known to have born numerous high profile artists who have impacted the music industry, including Dr Dre and Ice Cube.
However, Compton is also known for the crime and violence in the area, notorious for gang violence, but numerous families in poverty have also come from the area. According to several sources, Whitney met Lamar while both of them were attending Centennial High School – Lamar’s own father was involved in a gang called the Gangster Disciples, while other family members had tie-ins with the Bloods. Despite that, the two developed a strong friendship and after several months started dating.
Fiancée – Kendrick Lamar
is considered one of the most successful and skillful hip hop artists of his generation. He began his career working under the stage name K-Dot, and released a solo mixtape which gained him the attention of the independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). In 2010, first retail release “Overly Dedicated” came out, which started to earn him recognition, and his first album “Section.80” would earn him a strong online following, and allowed him to collaborate with high profile hip hop artists such as Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes.
In 2012, he released his debut album entitled “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City” to critical acclaim, and it debuted in the second spot of the US Billboard 200, being eventually certified platinum by the RIAA, and containing various hits such as “Poetic Justice”. His third album entitled “To Pimp a Butterfly” incorporated various elements of spoken word, funk, and jazz, and won a Grammy Award. His latest release is the album “Damn” which contained the single “Humble”, and which reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart His fourth album was the first non-classical and non-jazz album to be the Pulitzer Prize for Music. . He is also a member of the West Coast hip hop group called Black Hippy.
London. 7/2
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar)
Relationship and Marriage
Alford has been very supportive of Lamar’s career, having been there . He mentioned that she has been with him through his years of struggle and his eventual success. Lamar dislikes the way society has termed his partner as a companion as he thinks of her as his best friend and someone he can share his fears to. In 2015, she was seen with a very expensive ring, leading to speculation that the two are engaged. He later confirmed that they were engaged through the radio program “The Breakfast Club” which aired through Power 105.1
There were also rumors that she was pregnant, but that hasn’t been confirmed. The engagement has caused a bit of controversy, as some dark skin activists have risen up against Lamar and his decision to marry a biracial woman, but which gained only a little traction, with many fans pointing out that Whitney has always identified as black, actually three-quarters in terms of descent.
Current Endeavors and Faith
While very little is known about Whitney’s endeavors as it has always been overshadowed by her fiancée’s career, it is known that she works as a make-up artist. She is also a licensed aesthetician which is another term for a beautician. One of the reasons there is very little information about her past and present life, is due to the lack of any online presence or account. associated with any of the major social media websites. The couple have been known to remain silent with the details of their relationship, preferring to keep it out of the media spotlight. Despite that, the two have always been seen together in public, as she’s supported him through his various events and has been there when he received his accolades.
She is also known to be a Christian as her partner is a devout one, who’s always been outspoken about his faith. Kendrick mentioned that he converted to Christianity following the death of his friend, and credits his beliefs as the reason for his success as well as deliverance from a life of crime in Compton. He believes that his career is divinely inspired – his music releases have been known to include topics regarding religion and struggle.
General Info
Full NameKendrick LamarDate Of BirthJune 17, 1987Height1.65 mWeight148 poundsProfessionLyricist, Rapper, Songwriter, m.A.A.d city, Alright, Bitch, Don?'t Kill My Vibe, Indio, CA, United States, Miami, FL, United StatesEducationCentennial High SchoolNationalityAmerican
Family
ParentsKenny Duckworth, Paula Oliver, m.A.A.d city, Alright, Bitch, Don?'t Kill My VibePartnerWhitney Alford, Whitney Alford
Accomplishments
AwardsGrammy Award for Best Rap Album, Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance, MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration, BET Award for Best Collabo...Music GroupsBlack HippyNominationsGrammy Award for Album of the Year, Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance, Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video, MTV Video Music Award ...
Social profile links
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Facts
#Fact1His third album "To Pimp A Butterfly" is the highest rated rap album in Metacritic and the 4th highest ranked album of all time with a score of 96/100.2His mother gave him the name "Kendrick" in honor of singer "Eddie Kendricks".32Pac, The Notorious B.I.G, Eminem, Jay-Z and Nas are his 5 favorite artists.
Pictures
Movies
Soundtrack
TitleYearStatusCharacterThe Intern2015/Iperformer: "i" / writer: "i"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015TV Series performer - 1 episodeTodd's Pop Song Reviews2014-2015TV Series performer - 3 episodesBallers2015TV Series performer - 1 episodeBET Awards 20152015TV Movie performer: "Alright" / writer: "Alright"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV Series writer - 4 episodes, 2014 - 2015 performer - 1 episode, 2014 lyrics - 1 episode, 2014Taylor Swift: Bad Blood2015Video short performer: "Bad Blood" / writer: "Bad Blood"The Brit Awards 20152015TV Special writer: "All Day"Rap Critic Reviews2012-2015TV Series performer - 4 episodesThe Colbert Report2014TV Series performer - 1 episodeSaturday Night LiveTV Series performer - 3 episodes, 2013 - 2014 writer - 3 episodes, 2013 - 2014Waterloo Road2014TV Series performer - 1 episodeKendrick Lamar: I2014Video short performer: "I" / writer: "I"Red Band Society2014TV Series performer - 1 episodeNo Good Deed2014/Iperformer: "Let Us Move On" / writer: "Let Us Move On"Think Like a Man Too2014performer: "Give It 2 U" / writer: "Give It 2 U"Million Dollar Arm2014performer: "What Lies Beneath" / writer: "What Lies Beneath"The Amazing Spider-Man 22014performer: "It's On Again" / writer: "It's On Again"Divergent2014performer: "Backwards" / writer: "Backwards"Dancing with the Stars2014TV Series writer - 1 episodeThe 56th Annual Grammy Awards2014TV Special performer: "Radioactive", "m.A.A.d City"' / writer: "m.A.A.d City"'American Music Awards 20132013TV Special performer: "Swimming Pools Drank", "Poetic Justice" / writer: "Swimming Pools Drank", "Poetic Justice"Grand Theft Auto V2013Video Game performer: "ILLuminate", "A.D.H.D.", "Hood Gone Love It", "Swimming Pools drank", "Collard Greens" / writer: "ILLuminate", "A.D.H.D.", "Swimming Pools drank", "Collard Greens"2013 MTV Video Music Awards2013TV Special performer: "Give It 2 U" / writer: "Give It 2 U"Saints Row IV2013Video Game performer: "Swimming Pools Drank" / writer: "Swimming Pools Drank"The Hangover Part III2013performer: "F**kin' Problems" / writer: "F**kin' Problems"Late Show with David LettermanTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013NeoParadise2012TV Series performer - 1 episode
Composer
TitleYearStatusCharacterKendrick Lamar: These Walls2015Video shortKendrick Lamar: I2014Video short as Kendrick Duckworth
Actor
TitleYearStatusCharacterTaylor Swift: Bad Blood2015Video shortWelvin Da Great
Thanks
TitleYearStatusCharacterArmed Robbery: A Hood Masterpiece2015Short grateful thanks
Self
TitleYearStatusCharacterThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015TV SeriesHimself - Musical GuestBET Awards 20152015TV MovieHimself - PerformerEllen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2015TV SeriesHimself - Musical GuestRetro 302015TV SeriesHimselfThe Colbert Report2014TV SeriesHimselfLennon or McCartney2014Documentary shortHimselfSaturday Night Live2013-2014TV SeriesHimself - Musical GuestKendrick Lamar: I2014Video shortHimselfThe Message2014TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself(2014)IHeartRadio Music Awards2014TV SpecialHimselfThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014TV SeriesHimselfThe Hip-Hop Fellow2014DocumentaryHimselfE! Live from the Red Carpet2013-2014TV SeriesHimselfThe 56th Annual Grammy Awards2014TV SpecialHimself - Nominee / PerformerAmerican Music Awards 20132013TV SpecialHimself - PerformerGGN: Snoop Dogg's Double G News Network2011-2013TV SeriesHimself2013 BET Hip Hop Awards2013TV SpecialHimselfThe Arsenio Hall Show2013TV SeriesHimself - Musical GuestLA Live the Show2013TV SeriesHimself - ARTIST OF THE MONTHChelsea Lately2013TV SeriesHimself - Guest2013 MTV Video Music Awards2013TV SpecialHimselfBET Awards 20132013TV SpecialHimselfJimmy Kimmel Live!2013TV SeriesHimself - Musical guestLate Show with David Letterman2013TV SeriesHimself - GuestSoul Power!2013TV Series documentaryHimself, musicianNeoParadise2012TV SeriesHimselfConan2012TV SeriesHimself - Musical GuestLate Night with Jimmy Fallon2012TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest2012 BET Hip Hop Awards2012TV SpecialHimselfVevo's Stylized2012TV SeriesMSN Exclusives2012TV SeriesHimselfRapFix Live2011TV SeriesHimself
Awards
Won Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2015BET AwardBET AwardsBest Male Hip Hop Artist2015GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Rap PerformanceFor the song "i."2015GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Rap Song2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Video of the YearTaylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best CollaborationTaylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Direction2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Cinematography
Nominated Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2015BET AwardBET AwardsCoca-Cola Viewers' Choice AwardFor the song "i."2015Black ReelBlack Reel AwardsOutstanding Original SongThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)2015Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Male Artist2015Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding SongSong: "i"2015Special AwardImage AwardsEntertainer of the Year2015Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Music VideoKendrick Lamar: I (2014)2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Video of the YearFor the video "Alright."2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Male VideoFor the video "Alright."2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Hip-Hop VideoFor the video "Alright."2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best DirectionTaylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Choreography2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Visual EffectsTaylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Art DirectionTaylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best EditingTaylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best CinematographyTaylor Swift: Bad Blood (2015)2015VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Song of the Summer2014BET AwardBET AwardsBest Male Hip Hop Artist2014GrammyGrammy AwardsBest New Artist2014GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Rap PerformanceFor the song "Swimming Pools (Drank)."2014GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Rap AlbumFor the album "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City."2014GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Rap/Sung Collaboration2014GrammyGrammy AwardsBest R&B Performance2014GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Rap Song2014GrammyGrammy AwardsAlbum of the Year2013VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Male Video(for the video "Swimming Pools (Drank)")2013VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Hip-Hop Video2013VMAMTV Video Music Awards (VMA)Best Hip-Hop Video(for the video "Swimming Pools (Drank)")2013VGXSpike Video Game AwardsBest Song in a GameGrand Theft Auto V (2013)
