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Watch Kendrick Lamar's Style Evolve in 17 Photos

See the Compton-born artist's style over the years has gone from light-wash skinny jeans to Chanel jackets.

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Kendrick Lamar wearing Louis Vuitton while performing at the Super Bowl in 2022. Photography: Getty Images

Kendrick Lamar has become one of the greatest rappers of his generation. He combines brilliant lyricism with incredible high-speed vocal melodies, drawing attention to double entendres (and sometimes, triple) within his storytelling that spans difficult truths to metaphoric images. As much as his music offers an opportunity to dissect, so does the rapper's style. His fashion game over the year shows how he's evolved as a master of a creative craft in more than music. 

Lamar has evidently toyed with fashion throughout the years to find himself sartorially, aided by his longtime stylist Taylor McNeill. When he first stepped into the spotlight, the 5′ 5″ artist often opted for a street style look that reflected the West Coast vibe at the time. It was a nonchalant approach, and he wore skinny jeans with somewhat fitted tops before playing with balance, combining longer cut shirts with trousers or wearing all oversized silhouettes.

As he's grown within the music industry, Lamar has also embraced fashion and the storytelling through wardrobe. This is evident in his mix of Martine Rose, brooch-embellished Louis Vuitton suiting, and Willy Chavarria, designers which he has worn in his music videos, performances, and red carpet shows alike. His distinct yet humble style even caught the attention of luxury houses like Chanel, which invited the "Not Like Us" rapper to collaborate for its Spring/Summer 2024 Haute Couture show, having him composing a score for a corresponding short film.

2025 promises even more looks by Lamar, as the Pulitzer-winning artist will go on tour in 2025 and will be perform at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on February 9. Scroll through the gallery below to see the Compton-born rapper's style evolution.

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Kendrick Lamar wearing a denim-on-denim look while attending "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" 2014 premiere. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing a black jacket, white T-shirt, and light-wash jeans paired with white Converse at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Photography: Getty Images.
Kendrick Lamar wearing a striped shirt with black pants and matching boots on the 2015 BET Awards red carpet. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar attending the 2016 Grammy Awards wearing a chic black ensemble. Photography: Getty Images.
Kendrick Lamar wearing an all-white look with matching white Vans while performing at Coachella in 2017. Photography: Getty Images.
Kendrick Lamar wearing a sleek black coat complementing an all-black outfit at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Photography: Getty Images.
Kendrick Lamar wearing a pop of red while performing at Lollapalooza in 2019. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing Louis Vuitton while performing at the Super Bowl in 2022. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing a white top with timeless black trousers complemented with a custom designed diamond crown of thorns by Tiffany & Co. at Glastonbury 2022. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing his signature street style look featuring the Tiffany & Co. crown of thorns. Photography: Getty Images.
Kendrick Lamar wearing a matching orange top and shorts with a white T-shirt and sneakers at the 2023 Governor's Ball. Photography: Getty Images.
Kendrick Lamar wearing Chanel at the 2024 Haute Couture Spring/Summ 2024 show. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing Chanel at the 2023 Met Gala. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing head-to-toe Chanel at the Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing light blue track suit and pgLang Dodger hat at the 2023 Life is Beautiful Festival. Photography: Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar wearing classic blue jeans and a red hoodie at The Pop Out 2024. Photography: Getty Images

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