American rap icon Kendrick Lamar has etched his name deeper into music history after setting a new record at the Grammy Awards, becoming the most-awarded rapper of all time with 27 Grammy wins, surpassing Jay-Z’s previous record of 25.
The 38-year-old star picked up five awards at the 2026 Grammy Awards, held Sunday night at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Kendrick’s wins include:
• Best Rap Album – GNX
• Record of the Year – “Luther” ft. SZA
• Best Rap Performance – “Chains & Whips” (with Clipse, Pusha T, Malice & Pharrell Williams)
• Best Melodic Rap Performance – “Luther”
• Best Rap Song – “tv off”
While accepting the Best Rap Album award, Lamar said:
“It is hip-hop as usual, man. I’m not good at talking about myself, but I express it through the music. It’s an honor to be here… Hip-hop is going to always be right here.”
He also paid tribute to his peers:
“It’s Tyler, Clipse — these are my brothers to be in this category… Hip-hop is gonna always be right here. We gonna be having the culture with us.”
Lamar added:
“So I appreciate y’all. God is the glory. Love y’all.”
With this feat, Kendrick also became the first rapper to win Record of the Year twice, and the first male artist and rapper to win the award consecutively.
Going into the ceremony, Lamar led all artists with nine nominations, ahead of Lady Gaga, producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff, while Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Sabrina Carpenter followed closely.
Another night, another milestone — Kendrick Lamar continues to redefine hip-hop greatness.
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