From the headlines to the diss tracks, Whitney Alford has had her name DROPPED amid Drake‘s beef with the father of her children, Kendrick Lamar. Now, The Shade Room is sharing everything we know about the mother of two.
Whitney Alford & Kendrick Lamar Were Reportedly High School Sweethearts
According to PEOPLE, Alford and Lamar met while attending Centennial High School in Compton, California. The outlet reports that they are both natives of the area.
Alford and Lamar reportedly became friends before going on to date. In January 2015, while speaking with Billboard, Lamar commented on their friendship while talking about their years-long romance.
“I wouldn’t even call her my girl,” he explained. “That’s my best friend. I don’t even like the term that society has put in the world as far as being a companion — she’s somebody I can tell my fears to.”
Kendrick Lamar Popped The Big Question To His Highschool Sweetheart In 2015
According to XXL, Lamar confirmed his engagement to Alford while appearing on ‘The Breakfast Club’ in April 2015. The rapper had already proposed to Alford the month before.
“I’m loyal to the soil,” he explained, per the outlet. “At the end of the day you want to always have real people around you… Everybody that’s been around me has been down since day one… I always show respect when respect is being given, and people that’s been by your side, you supposed to honor that…”
According to PEOPLE, Alford would later show fans a glimpse of her engagement ring via a post shared on her Instagram account in 2018.
The Mother Of Lamar’s Children Has Appeared On His Albums In Various Ways
According to GQ, Lamar began incorporating references to and mentions of Alford in his songs in 2009. In his song, ‘She Needs Me,’ he reportedly rapped about a woman he could not live without.
On the track, Lamar explained that the woman was an accounting major and worked at a firm. According to the outlet, Alford attended California State University, Long Beach, and graduated with an accounting degree.
Furthermore, in 2015, Alford even dropped vocals to two songs on Lamar’s critically-acclaimed album, ‘To Pimp a Butterfly.’
Most recently, Alford appeared on the cover art of Lamar’s 2022 album, ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.’ In the artwork, Alford sits on a bed holding her and Lamar’s youngest child while he holds their oldest.
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Whitney Alford & Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Welcomed Their First Child Together In 2019
According to PEOPLE, Lamar and Alford welcomed their first child, a son named Uzi, in July 2019.
The outlet reports that fans learned the pair welcomed their second child together, Enoch, after the release of the ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ album artwork in May 2022.
Although Lamar hasn’t spoken extensively about his children, he has reportedly shared how fatherhood has impacted him.
“My children allowed me, in their development as human beings beginning to walk and talk, to remove my ego,” he told W Magazine in October 2022. “To know that my children, too, will have their own independence, that allows me to understand the unconditional love on my end.”
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Kendrick Lamar Has Credited Whitney & Their Kids As His Inspiration
According to PEOPLE, at the 2023 Grammy Awards, Lamar credited Whitney and their children for being his inspiration.
Lamar reportedly won awards for “Best Rap Performance” and “Best Rap Album” at the event, in light of the release of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
“First and foremost, I want to thank my family for giving me the courage and the vulnerability to share these stories and share my truth with this album,” he said during his acceptance speech.
According to the outlet, Alford shared a heartwarming video of their kids tuning into the moment.
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The Mother Of Two Has Been Transparent With Fans About Mental Health
In an Instagram post shared in 2018, Alford initially opened up about mental health by sharing examples of positive affirmations with her followers.
“Feeling down? If so follow these instructions:
1: Look into the mirror with or without makeup 2x daily
2: In the morning, say to your reflection: “You are the s**t”
3: In the evening, say to your reflection: “You did that s**t”
4: Rest and repeat…”
In 2022, Alford delved deeper into her thoughts with a more transparent Instagram post.
We all know what others see may not be a true reflection of how we feel. This pic is a great representation of how I’ve felt for many years…
I was stuck in a time and place that was no longer my reality and was no longer serving me. My babies forced me to take a long look at myself and journey back through the very things that made me,” she wrote. “… Hiding my pain has been a technique I’ve mastered my entire life. Mask it with a smile and everything is good. Silence has been my superpower… Then I was referred to a great therapist.
After a few years of hard work, I can finally say I hear my own voice again. And it’s very powerful… Allowing the world in and sharing my experience is one of my greatest fears. But truth is always very important for me… I yearn to be centered. To flow. To heal. To enjoy life.”
