Kendrick Lamar becomes most awarded rapper in Grammy history
Kendrick Lamar | Photo courtesy of Recording Academy

Kendrick Lamar becomes most awarded rapper in Grammy history

Following a fourth win at today's 2026 Grammys, Kendrick Lamar has become the most awarded rapper in Grammy history with 26 awards. This surpasses Jay-Z's previous record of 25 awards, which he tied earlier today.

Lamar achieves this with the award for Best Rap Album for 2024's GNX. Earlier today, he won Best Rap Duo Performance for his appearance on Clipse's "Chains & Whips," Best Melodic Rap Performance for "luther" with SZA, and Best Rap Song for "tv off".

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Leah Weinstein

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