Kendrick Lamar made Grammy history on Sunday night by surpassing Jay-Z as the most awarded rapper ever.
The rapper reached a major career milestone at the 2026 Grammy Awards, cementing his place at the top of hip hop’s most celebrated artists. With his latest wins, Lamar now holds a total of 27 Grammy Awards, overtaking Jay-Z, who previously led the category with 25. He has also accumulated 66 career nominations, further highlighting his long-standing presence and influence at the annual music awards.
Lamar walked away with five trophies at this year’s ceremony, making it one of the most successful Grammy nights of his career. His album GNX earned him the award for Best Rap Album, a category that often defines excellence in the genre. In addition, his collaboration with SZA, “Luther,” won Record of the Year and also picked up Best Melodic Rap Performance, giving the track double recognition.
His individual work was also strongly represented among the winners. “TV Off” earned the award for Best Rap Song, while Best Rap Performance went to “Chains & Whips,” a track by Clipse that featured Lamar. Together, these wins showcased his range across collaborations, solo work, and featured performances, all within the same Grammy ceremony.
Lamar’s achievements this year continue a remarkable streak. At last year’s Grammys, he won all five awards he was nominated for, with “Not Like Us” sweeping major categories. That song took home Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video, marking one of the most dominant single-year performances by a rap artist in Grammy history.
Speaking during his acceptance speech for Best Rap Album on Sunday, Lamar summed up his approach simply, saying, “It’s hip hop as usual, man.” The brief remark reflected both confidence and continuity, emphasizing his deep connection to the genre despite the historic recognition.
With his latest wins, Lamar has not only rewritten the record books but also reinforced his consistent presence at the Grammys. As the 2026 ceremony concludes, fans can now look back on a night that officially placed Kendrick Lamar at the very top of rap’s Grammy legacy.
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