US EditionKendrick Lamar overtakes Jay-Z as most-awarded rapper in Grammys history
Kendrick Lamar won four major rap categories at the 2026 Grammys, bringing his total to 26 and surpassing Jay-Z's record of 25 awards.
- During the 2026 Grammys ceremony, Kendrick Lamar achieved a milestone by surpassing Jay‑Z as the most‑awarded rapper after winning Best Rap Album for GNX on Feb. 1, 2026.
- Before the broadcast, Lamar had 22 Grammy wins and 57 nominations, with nine nominations this year including Album, Record, and Song of the Year.
- Among his trophies were 'tv off' , 'Luther' , and 'Chains & Whips' , Lamar said.
- Those victories position Kendrick Lamar among top Grammy winners like Beyoncé, Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder, while Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Album of the Year remain pending.
- Last year, he made history as the first rapper nominated five times in Album of the Year and the first solo artist for five consecutive studio albums, with 'Not Like Us' winning five Grammys.
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