Kendrick Lamar may be one of the biggest stars in the world (see: his 22 Grammys, Pulitzer Prize, and Super Bowl Halftime Show performer status, not to mention his 10 nominations at the 2025 VMAs ...), but his love life has been relatively low-key since he stepped into the spotlight. In case you were wondering, the “DNA” rapper has actually been romantically linked to Whitney Alford since they were in high school, and they’ve made a few rare public appearances together over the years.

As K.Dot racks up more awards for his shelves this season, now seems like a great time for a rundown on his relationship. Here’s everything you need to know about Kendrick Lamar’s fiancée, Whitney Alford.

Lester Cohen // Getty Images Kendrick Lamar and Whitney Alford at the 2018 Grammys.

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