His upbringing in Compton, California, has always been a potent influence in his workhe even devoted an entire concept album to the subject. But where does Kendrick Lamar live now? In the nearly 14 years since he released his debut studio album, Section.80, Lamars artistic achievements have earned him a Pulitzer Prize, 17 Grammys, an Emmy, 37 BET Hip Hop Awards (a record), 11 MTV Video Music Awards, and the widely regarded status as one of the greatest rappers of all time. For all his success, the Not Like Us artist generally hasnt strayed too far from home, geographically speaking. With one known exception, Lamar has only invested in properties located in his native California.Im the first in my family to have this kind of success, so I took it upon myself to wisely navigate this success, because I wanted them to be successful too, Lamar told Vanity Fair in 2018. Its not much of a surprise, then, that the rapper has invested in properties for his family, kept a tight lid on his personal life, and taken it slow when it comes to real estate purchases. Only in recent years has the musician, who was formerly a perennial renter, begun to buy progressively more lavish residences. Read on to take a peek at what we know about the secretive stars real estate portfolio.Shop Open DoorLove celebrity homes? Shop some of our favorites from Diplo, Sofa Vergara, Sienna Miller and more.SHOP THE EDITEastvale, California abodeK.Dots earliest known real estate purchase was a roughly 3,500-square-foot four-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Eastvale, California, an hour from Los Angeles. The rapper paid $523,400 for the property in December 2013, around the time he was wrapping up his stint as an opener for Kanye Wests Yeezus tour.According to some reports, Lamar bought the pad for his parents and siblings to live in. I really like to buy property, whether its apartments, whether its buildings, whether its houses, the California native said of the purchase during a radio interview. I like to stay in LA. I still live in LA, in a small little apartment condo, Lamar added. But I like to invest my money in different things, rather than buying things for the moment. Something that can last me a lifetime.Per listing records, the artist sold this property in 2021 for $825,000.Join NowNew Year's Sale: Become an AD PRO member for only $20 $12 per monthArrowCalabasas investment propertyIn November 2017, Lamar made his next known real estate move: a $2.65 million Calabasas home. The 5,400-square-foot residence was reportedly another investment property. When the Humble musician closed on the 1998-built dwelling, it featured six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a media room, numerous wood-burning fireplaces, a sprawling primary suite, and an enviable backyard complete with an organically shaped swimming pool, a barbecue area, and a shaded lounge area with canyon views. Per listing records, Lamar maintains ownership of this home, in which some of the rappers family members allegedly have resided.Manhattan Beach mansionLamar (right) with longtime partner Whitney Alford in 2018Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesLamar then shelled out $9.7 million for a contemporary-style mansion in Manhattan Beach, California. The off-market deal closed in 2019, around the time when the artist and his longtime fiance, Whitney Alford, welcomed their first child. Details about the property are scarce, but we do know that it has 5,350 square feet of interior living space across three floors, with four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Its not on the beach, but there are water views on the upper floors. A three-car garage and a small patio round out the petite parcel. It appears that Lamar still owns this property.Bel Air homeA few months after Lamar released his album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers in 2022, he upped the ante again with the $15.85 million purchase of a midcentury ranch-style house in Bel Air, which he still owns. The 8,000-square-foot dwelling, along with a two-story guesthouse, is nestled on three-quarters of an acre in the coveted East Gate section of the neighborhood. In total, the two structures offer seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.