Kenny Duckworth is the father of American rapper, singer, songwriter, and businessman Kendrick Lamar Duckworth. Kenny’s son Kendrick Lamar is an award-winning personality who has received accolades including 17 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, two American Music Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, 11 MTV Video Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award.
Kenny Duckworth: Bio Summary
| Name | Kenny Duckworth |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Famous as | father of Kendrick Lamar |
| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Parents | N/A |
| Spouse | Paula Oliver |
| Children | Kendrick Lamar, Kenny Duckworth Jr, and Kayla Duckworth |
Who Is Kendrick Lamar’s Father, Kenny?
Kenneth “Kenny” Duckworth is famous as the father of rapper Kendrick Lamar. Kenny’s date of birth and age are unknown. Details of his parents, siblings, other relatives, and education are not available. He was born and raised in Chicago but details of his life as a child have not been disclosed to the public.
Kenny Duckworth used to be involved with the Gangster Disciples, an African American gang. Kenny got married to his partner Paula Oliver and he had to abandon his gangster life. From the South Side of Chicago, they relocated to Compton, California, U.S. Their son Kendrick Lamar disclosed that his mother Paula said to his father Kenny:
“I can’t fuck with you if you ain’t trying to better yourself. ‘We can’t be in the streets forever.” Kendrick said that his parents “were going to go to San Bernardino. But my Auntie Tina was in Compton. She got ’em a hotel until they got on their feet, and my mom got a job at McDonald’s. Eventually, they saved enough money to get their first apartment, and that’s when they had me.”
Kenny Duckworth was employed at Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). He was reportedly a part-time server at KFC and also did other jobs to provide for the family. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is not the only child of Kenny and Paula. Kenny and Paula gave birth to five children in total. Details of some of their children are unknown.
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However, Kenneth “Doughy” Duckworth Jr. and Kayla Duckworth are among the children of Kenny and Paula. Kenneth Jr. reportedly resides in Chicago with his wife and children. Kayla graduated from The University of Arizona Global Campus. She is an entrepreneur and social media personality.
Kayla is the CEO & founder of Novaganics, a holistic body care line meant to provide those who aspire to live a more natural lifestyle with organic body care. She is married to Jalani Sawyer. Kenny and Paula named their son Kendrick Lamar after singer-songwriter Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations.
Kendrick Lamar is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, director, and businessman. Today, Kendrick is often considered one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation and one of the greatest rappers of all time. Kenny Duckworth has been the subject of several songs by his son Kendrick.
Kendrick Lamar has spoken of his relationship with his father in songs such as Worldwide Steppers, Die Hard, Father Time, Duckworth, and Count Me Out. Kendrick has admitted that his parents were very influential in his life. He said: “I grew up in Compton, the west side of Compton…[and] my moms and my pops were influential.”
“They played everything for me – gangsta rap to oldies. You’d hear Snoop, Dre, and then you’d hear Marvin Gaye on the next track. I’d stay in my corner, and eventually, they’d say, ‘What you’ve got to do in life is find something positive. You know what reality really is.’ Nothing is never sugar coated around here; [you] wake up every morning and pray to God that you see another.”
“They really support me the most because they know at the end of the day, it’s a turn-around I’m trying to put on with the music and this mad city. That’s why I’ll be able to walk through Compton…and people will give me that respect and th[ey] salute.”
What Happened To Kendrick Lamar’s Father?
Kendrick Lamar’s father Kenny Duckworth was robbed by record producer Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith some time ago. Kendrick admitted in an interview on The Howard Stern Show that his father Kenny was working at KFC when it was almost robbed by Top Dawg, who would eventually become the founder of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE).
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Kenny Duckworth offered Top Dawg some KFC to get on his good side. Top Dawg liked Kenny and did not rob the KFC because of Kenny. In a crazy turn of events, Top Dawg began working with Kenny’s son Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar signed a recording contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005.
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