Kendrick Lamar's Statement Sneaker Style [PHOTOS]
Kendrick Lamar is considered by many to be one of the most prolific rappers of our time. As of January 2025, he has released six studio albums, the latest being the surprise drop “GNX” in 2024; that was a major year for the artist, as he not only put out that project but participated in a much-talked-about beef with Drake which brought about the hit song “Not Like Us,” among other tracks. His albums released prior to “GNX” include, in reverse chronological order, “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers,” “Damn,” “To Pimp a Butterfly,” “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City” and “Section.80.” “Damn” earned him a Pulitzer Prize for Music, making him the first rapper to take home that honor. With all of this critically acclaimed music under his belt, he is preparing to take the stage at Super Bowl LIX in February.
Lamar is known not only for making Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning music but also for his fashion sense. The rapper is something of a sneakerhead and has collaborated on shoes with multiple giants in the footwear industry: Reebok, Nike and Converse. From a reimagining of the Reebok Ventilator style to a “Damn”-inspired Nike Cortez to his company pgLang reinventing Converse’s Chuck 70 and Pro Leather styles, he has made an imprint on sneaker culture. However, his personal fashion sense isn’t limited to the athletic shoe that is so closely associated with the world of hip-hop. For example, he stepped out in unique cowboy boots at Coachella in 2022 and donned chunky black rounded-toe shoes for a Chanel show in 2023. See these looks and more from the rapper below.
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Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Wearing Nike Shox R4 sneakers, Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Dave Free, Naomi Campbell and Kendrick Lamar attend the Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2024 in Paris, France. Lamar is wearing black and white Adidas Crazy 8 sneakers.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Kendrick Lamar and Lupita Nyong’o attend the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 04, 2023 in Paris, France. Lamar is wearing chunky black rounded-toe shoes.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Wearing white, black and blue Nike Cortez sneakers, Kendrick Lamar performs in concert during Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 16, 2023 in Manchester, Tennessee.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Wearing the Martine Rose x Nike Shox Mule MR4 in Scuba Blue, Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Wearing black and white Nike Cortez sneakers, Kendrick Lamar performs on the Coachella Stage during day 3 (Weekend 2) of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 23, 2017 in Indio, California.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Wearing Vans, Kendrick Lamar performs on the Coachella Stage during day 3 (Weekend 2) of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 23, 2017 in Indio, California.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Kendrick Lamar wearing multi-colored Reebok sneakers.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Kendrick Lamar in his Reebok Classic Club C collab.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Kendrick Lamar in Reebok Classic Leather.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Kendrick Lamar performing at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
In February 2016, Kendrick Lamar wore the Bait x Reebok Ted 2 collaboration sneakers at the NFL Honors.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
February 2016: Kendrick Lamar’s Reebok sneakers.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Kendrick Lamar performed at a Reebok event in ZPump sneakers.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
The rapper performed at Bonnaroo 2015 in Reebok.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Kendrick Lamar took the stage in California in a pair of Reebok sneakers.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Kendrick Lamar performed on stage in October wearing black kicks.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Kendrick Lamar performing “Alright” at the 2015 BET Awards.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
The L.A. rapper wore red Vans while performing at the Made in America Festival in Los Angeles in August.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Kendrick Lamar chose Nike Cortez kicks at the 2013 VMAs.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Kendrick Lamar in the neon blue Reebok Ventilator Day Glo.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
Reebok’s neon yellow Ventilator Day Glo, worn by Kendrick Lamar.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Shoe Looks
The California rapper wore Verona slip-ons from Native Shoes.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Lamar hit the red carpet in Las Vegas in Converse sneakers.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Lamar posed with actor Pooch Hall at the Mayweather Vs. Maidana Pre-Fight Party in zippered kicks.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Lamar attended “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” premiere wearing classic white Chuck Taylors.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
The rapper opted for red converse kicks for his Power 106 Cali Christmas 2013 performance.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Lamar wore red Vans onstage at the Budweiser Made in America festival 2014.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Lamar chose Timberland Boots while performing onstage for Kanye West’s Yeezus Tour.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Lamar wore Air Jordans while performing at Powerhouse 2013.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
Lamar performed during the 2013 Budweiser Made In America Festival in Nike.
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Sneaker Looks
The rapper wore Nike sneakers to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
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