Kendrick Lamar’s Net Worth: How Much Money the Rapper Has

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Kendrick Lamar has truly been having an incredible year—and then some.

From his back-and-forth feud with Drake, Lamar seemed to put the rivalry to rest with his undeniable hit “Not Like Us.” He then released his album GNX right before the end of 2024, which has continued to top the charts and gained attention when he appeared at the Grammys.

But that wasn’t his biggest achievement—Super Bowl LIX was ready to shake things up, featuring Lamar alongside his special guest, SZA, who will join him on his Grand National Tour starting in April. The performance marked the first time a rap star had been the solo headliner of a Super Bowl halftime show. Lamar had previously performed at the Super Bowl in 2022 as part of a star-studded lineup with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige.

THEY NOT LIKE US @KendrickLamar #AppleMusicHalftime pic.twitter.com/86nyDhmXkS

— NFL (@NFL) February 10, 2025

On Thursday, Feb 6 at a press conference hosted by Apple Music, Lamar said, “Being in the now and being just locked-in to how I feel and the energy I have now, that’s the L.A. energy for me. That’s something I wanted to carry over to New Orleans and for the world to see. This is me. This is Kendrick Lamar, 37 years old, and I still feel like I’m elevating, I’m still on a journey.”

With all the success he’s experiencing, you can learn more about the longtime artist’s net worth and more below.

What Is Kendrick Lamar’s Net Worth?

Lamar’s estimated net worth is $140 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

How Many Grammys Has Kendrick Lamar Won?

In 2025, KDOT received seven Grammy nominations across five different categories. He walked away with several prestigious awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance for his hit “Not Like Us.”

Kendrick Lamar now has 22 total Grammy awards in his career after “Not Like Us” sweeps the #Grammys winning all five categories it was nominated in.

🏆 SONG OF THE YEAR

🏆 RECORD OF THE YEAR

🏆 BEST RAP SONG

🏆 BEST RAP PERFORMANCE

🏆 BEST MUSIC VIDEO pic.twitter.com/3WZjFQzV73

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) February 3, 2025

Throughout his career, Lamar has become one of the most awarded rap artists in Grammy history, with 57 nominations and 22 wins to date.

Was Kendrick Lamar Paid for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show?

It might be surprising, but artists don’t receive a payout for performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. The NFL has never paid artists for their performances, though they do cover production costs.

Joanna Hunter, an NFL representative, explained to Forbes in 2016, “We do not pay the artists. We cover expenses and production costs.”

It is unclear how much Lamar’s halftime production cost.