Kendrick Lamar — Creator Partnership Profile

Key metrics

• 18.2M total followers
• 8.5% engagement rate
• 94/100 CERS partnership score
• Platinum genome tier
• Primary platform: Spotify
• Based in: Compton, California

Partnership thesis

Luxury brand ambassador and equity-based co-creation deals leveraging cultural authority and global reach

Estimated branded post value: $300,000 – $500,000 per placement.

Why partner with Kendrick Lamar

• Luxury fashion ambassador (Chanel partnership already active)
• Equity co-creation via pgLang for consumer brands seeking cultural credibility
• Stadium-scale experiential sponsorships (Grand National Tour 2025)
• Tech and fintech integrations (Cash App precedent)
• South Park / comedy media crossover brand activations
• Instagram Followers: 18.2M
• Spotify Monthly Listeners: 85M+
• Instagram Engagement Rate: 8.5%

Previous brand partnerships

• Nike
• Converse
• Cash App
• Beats by Dre

Audience snapshot

• Age range: 18-34
• Gender split: 65% male, 35% female

Top interests

• Hip-Hop
• Culture
• Fashion
• Social Justice

Top locations

• United States
• United Kingdom
• Canada

Risk flags and considerations

• Drake v. UMG legal proceedings — peripheral Kendrick involvement

Find Kendrick Lamar online

• https://instagram.com/kendricklamar
• https://youtube.com/@KendrickLamar
• https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YZyLoL8N0Wb9xBt1NhZWg
• https://oklama.com

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