Top 5 Facts About Kendrick Lamar

Image Credit-instagram/kendricklamarzz In today's installment, we're counting down the Top 5 Facts About Kendrick Lamar. By GoldenBihar

5. He's good friends with Don Cheadle.

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14. He recorded his first mixtape at age 16. In 2004,

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3. his cousin is an NBA star.

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