Dave Free
David Isaac Friley (born November 13, 1986), known professionally as Dave Free, is an American filmmaker and record producer. Born and raised in Inglewood, California, he is best known as the manager and creative partner of fellow California native Kendrick Lamar. During his tenure as co-president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), Free directed music videos and short films with Lamar under the name the Little Homies. Following his departure from TDE in 2019, he co-founded the creative company pgLang with Lamar. Free's accolades include two Grammy Awards and three MTV Video Music Awards.
Films (7)

Ca$ino Album Listening
2026 · Executive Producer

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
2025 · Executive Producer

The Pop Out: Ken & Friends
2024 · Executive Producer, Producer, Creative Director

The Melodic Blue: Baby Keem
2023 · Writer, Executive Producer

Kendrick Lamar Live: The Big Steppers Tour
2022 · Director, Creative Director, Executive Producer

We Cry Together
2022 · Executive Producer, Director
Whitney Springs
· Producer
