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When the nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards were announced on November 7, 2025, Kendrick Lamar emerged as the most-nominated artist of the year—racking up nine nominations across major and genre categories.
Here are the key nominations that Kendrick Lamar is up for this year:
- Album of the Year – GNX
This nomination places GNX in the top tier of the year’s overall albums, across genres. It marks another time Lamar is recognized for the biggest award of the night. - Record of the Year – luther (with SZA)
A nomination in this category recognizes the performance and production of the song. The collaboration with SZA places the track among the year’s most impactful releases. - Song of the Year – “luther” (same song, songwriting credit)
This nomination highlights the writing behind the song—the lyrics, composition, and artistic message. - Best Rap Album – GNX
In addition to being in the overall Album of the Year field, GNX is recognized in its genre-specific category. See Lamar’s versatility bridging the genre and general fields. - Two nominations for Best Rap Performance
Lamar earns two separate nods in this category—an indication of the strength of his performance work in rap for the eligibility period. - Best Rap Song
This reflects songwriting in rap—a slightly different focus than performance alone. It shows Lamar’s strength as a creator of rap songs. - Best Pop Duo/Group Performance – “30 for 30” (with SZA)
This nomination shows Lamar’s cross-genre reach, participating in a pop duo/group performance, expanding his presence beyond strictly rap categories.
In total, those add up to nine nominations—making Kendrick Lamar the most-nominated artist at the 2026 Grammys.
Kendrick Lamar was the most nominated artist for the 2026 #GRAMMYS with 9 nominations:
— Hip Hop All Day (@HipHopAllDayy) November 7, 2025
🏆 Album of The Year
🏆 Best Rap Album
🏆 Record of The Year
🏆 Song of The Year
🏆 Best Rap Song
🏆 Best Rap Performance (x2)
🏆 Best Melodic Rap Performance
🏆 Best Pop Duo w/ SZA pic.twitter.com/9gJj7JDW6S
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