Kendrick Lamar’s childhood in Compton, California, has always had a strong influence on his work – he even dedicated an entire concept album to it. Nearly 14 years after the release of his first studio album, Section.80he has impressive artistic achievements: a Pulitzer Prize, 17 Grammy Awards, an Emmy, 37 Hip Hop Awards (a record), 11 MTV Video Music Awards, and almost unanimous recognition as one of the greatest artists of all time. Despite this phenomenal success, the interpreter of « Not Like Us » remained, for the most part, faithful to his native California. With one exception, the rapper has only invested in properties located in his home state.
“I am the first in my family to experience this type of success, so I took it upon myself to handle it wisely, because I wanted those close to me to be successful too”confided Kendrick Lamar to Vanity Fair in 2018. So it’s no surprise that the rapper has invested in properties for his family, kept quiet about his private life, and taken his time before acquiring real estate. It is only in recent years that the artist, long faithful to the status of tenant, has begun to turn to increasingly luxurious residences. Find out what we know about the star’s discreet real estate portfolio.
The Eastvale House
Kendrick Lamar’s first known real estate purchase was in December 2013, when he purchased a 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Eastvale, California, about an hour from Los Angeles. . The rapper paid 510,000 euros for this property, around the time he was wrapping up his opening role on the tour « Yeezus » of Kanye West.
According to some reports, Kendrick Lamar bought this house to accommodate his parents and siblings. “I like buying properties, whether apartments, buildings or houses”he confided during a radio interview. “I still live in Los Angeles, in a small apartment. But I like to invest my money in lasting things, rather than buying short-lived goods. Something that can last a lifetime. » The artist sold this property in 2021 for 800,650 euros.
Investment Property in Calabasas
In November 2017, Kendrick Lamar made his next notable real estate purchase: a house in Calabasas for 2.58 million euros. The 500 square meter residence, built in 1998, appears to be another investment property. When the interpreter of « Humble » completed the purchase of the house, it had six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a media room, several wood-burning fireplaces, a large master suite, as well as an impressive garden with an organically designed swimming pool, a barbecue area and a shaded lounge offering a view of the canyon. According to records, Kendrick Lamar remains the owner of this house, where some members of his family are believed to have resided.
The Manhattan Beach Mansion
Kendrick Lamar (right) with his longtime partner Whitney Alford in 2018.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar then invested 9.4 million euros in a contemporary mansion in Manhattan Beach, California. The transaction, completed off-market in 2019, coincides with the birth of his first child with his longtime fiancée, Whitney Alford. Information about the property remains limited, but it spans 497 square meters spread over three floors, comprising four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Although not located directly on the beach, the upper floors offer ocean views. A garage that can accommodate three cars and a small patio complete this residence. To this day, the rapper still appears to own it.
The Bel Air house
A few months after the release of his album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers In 2022, Kendrick Lamar made a new real estate investment by purchasing a midcentury ranch-style house in Bel Air for 15.4 million euros, which he still owns. Nestled on a plot of approximately 3,035 square meters in the popular East Gate section, the property extends to 743 square meters and also includes a two-storey guest house. Together, the two structures total seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
