What is Kendrick Lamar's real name? This image appears in the gallery:Kendrick Lamar: 24 Facts You Didn't Know About The 'Black Panther' Rapper 2. What is Kendrick Lamar's real name? His real name is Kendrick Lamar Duckworth. Picture: Getty 22 images See the full gallery: Kendrick Lamar: 24 Facts You Didn't Know About The 'Black Panther' Rapper