Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations
Kendrick Lamar has received the highest number of nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, earning nine nods across major categories such as record, song, and album of the year.
Historic Nomination Streak
At 38 years old, Lamar's latest album GNX extends his impressive streak, marking his fifth consecutive studio album nominated for album of the year—a record no other artist has matched.
Additional Nominations
- Pop duo/group performance
- Melodic rap performance
- Rap song
- Rap album
- Two nods in rap performance categories
Significance of Potential Win
If GNX wins album of the year, it would be Kendrick Lamar’s first victory in this category and only the third rap album ever to claim this top honor, alongside Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast (2004) and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1999).
Other Notable Nominees
The Recording Academy announced the nominations on November 7, revealing a star-studded lineup featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Addison Rae, and Justin Bieber. Lady Gaga, producer Jack Antonoff, and Canadian producer Cirkut each received seven nominations.
Event Details
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast on February 1, 2026.
Kendrick Lamar "becomes his fifth consecutive studio album to receive an album of the year nomination - a record unmatched by any other artist."
Author's Summary: Kendrick Lamar dominates the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, aiming to make history as the first rapper to win album of the year five times consecutively.