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From the Editor
- The hip-hop star played 36 shows in our scoring period, coheadlining TDE's The Championship tour.
- In April 2019, Lamar inked a long-term publishing deal with BMI, which will now represent the rapper's expansive music catalog.
- Lamar also mints millions from endorsement deals with Nike and American Express.
Personal Stats
- Citizenship
- United States
- Marital Status
- Single
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