Kendrick Lamar, an American rapper who has a net worth range of $18 to $20 million, is currently making headlines as his collaboration with Super Mario Bros. became Internet's most recent viral mashup. Aside from his Super Mario connection, Lamar also announced his Australian shows as he joined the 27th annual Bluesfest lineup.
Kendrick Lamar, who has a net worth of $20 million as The Richest listed, started rapping at a very young age. Inspired by his idols Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre, rapping became a significant part of Lamar's life since his elementary years. While still in high school, he released his first mixtape, which attracted the attention of several local record labels.
In early 2000s, Kendrick Lamar started earning part of his multimillion net worth after he signed with Top Dawg Entertainment, which paved the way for another mixtape release. According to Celebrity Net Worth, it was in 2008 and 2009 that the 28-year-old rapper and songwriter gained more recognition, including an appearance in Jay Rock's music video, "All My Life (in the Ghetto)" and co-signing with Lil Wayne.
In 2010 and 2011, Kendrick Lamar further increased his net worth by touring extensively and releasing his first major studio album, which sold over 1.1 million copies in the United Stated alone. He also collaborated with several popular artists like Robin Thicke, Drake, 2 Chainz, Birdman and J. Cole.
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar is set to visit Australia next March to play two massive headline shows. ABC News noted that the rapper will be in the Land Down Under for the 27th annual Bluesfest 2016. The five-day event will also feature The National, City and Colour, The Cat Empire, Noel Gallagher, Tom Jones, and The Decemberists, among others.
The 2016 shows will mark Lamar's third Australian visit following his December 2012 tour in support of good kid, m.A.A.d. city and more recently, as special guest on Eminem's "Rapture" festival tour.
Aside from the Bluesfest 2016, Kendrick Lamar is further increasing his net worth by collaborating with Super Mario Bros. to create the most recent viral mashup. Inquisitr revealed the Super Mario mashup was created by Australian SoundCloud user victorylaptop. The song that the Super Mario Bros. theme is combined with is "King Kunta" from Lamar's most recent album, "To Pimp a Butterfly."
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