Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy Triumph: A look at his 2025 wins
Kendrick Lamar had a remarkable evening at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday, securing five awards, including two in the top four categories.
The artist from Compton has become one of the most honored figures in rap history, boasting 57 nominations and 22 wins throughout his career.
His accolades come after a successful 2024, marked by a revitalized rivalry with Drake. Critics deemed him the winner following the acclaim of his Grammy-nominated diss track “Not Like Us” and his electrifying concert, “The Pop Out,” held in Los Angeles on Juneteenth.
But the victories didn’t stop there for the rapper known for “DAMN.” The NFL revealed he will headline the halftime performance at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans next week, alongside his former Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate SZA, which fans speculate will lead to an upcoming tour. Additionally, in November, he unexpectedly released his sixth studio album, “GNX,” featuring popular tracks like “Wacced Out Murals,” “Squabble Up,” and “TV Off.”
Here’s a summary of Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy wins in 2025.
Kendrick Lamar’s Victories at the 2025 Grammys
Lamar received a total of seven nominations across five categories, winning five awards for his hit song “Not Like Us,” which outperformed his other nominated track “Like That” in both the best rap song and best rap performance categories.
The awards Kendrick Lamar took home for “Not Like Us” include:
- Record of the Year: “Not Like Us”
- Song of the Year: “Not Like Us”
- Best Music Video: “Not Like Us”
- Best Rap Song: “Not Like Us”
- Best Rap Performance: “Not Like Us”
The track “Like That,” featuring rapper Future and producer Metro Boomin, did not secure any awards.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter.