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Kendrick Lamar has dominated the headlines this week after sweeping the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, leading all artists with a staggering nine nods that cover every major category. Universal Music Group announced Thursday that Lamar, riding the momentum of last year’s GNX album, is not only up for Record, Song, and Album of the Year, but has nominations in pop duo/group performance, melodic rap performance, rap song, and twice in rap performance. The Washington Times notes this is the third time Lamar has achieved simultaneous nominations in the big three categories, and GNX marks his fifth consecutive studio effort to be up for Album of the Year, a feat unmatched by any other artist. If GNX wins, it would be Lamar’s first victory in the top category and only the third rap album ever to do so, putting him in the company of Outkast and Lauryn Hill. Lady Gaga and producer Jack Antonoff follow close behind in nomination totals, which intensifies the Grammy race. The nominations have fans and music insiders speculating about Lamar’s Grammy night dominance, potential historic wins, and ongoing rivalry with Drake, whose single nod this year stands in stark contrast to Lamar’s haul as reported by Economic Times.
Social media has been ablaze, with the Grammy news sparking trending hashtags around Kendrick’s nine-time nominations, with support pouring in from hip hop peers and industry heavyweights. Twitter and Instagram users have especially focused on Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance from earlier this year, which Times of India describes as electrifying and controversial, particularly due to his performance of “Not Like Us,” a diss track directed at Drake, performed with Serena Williams on stage. The show’s reach—attracting over 120 million viewers—set social platforms on fire and reignited debates about the ongoing beef between Lamar and Drake, especially as Lamar’s provocative set followed rumors that the NFL might block his diss track due to a lawsuit from Drake. Speculation remains high about what Grammy night might bring and whether Lamar will use his stage for another bold statement.
On the business front, Allegiant Stadium has confirmed Lamar and SZA will co-headline the Grand National Tour with a major show in Las Vegas on May 31, 2025, as tickets have already gone on sale via Ticketmaster. Fans and critics alike are also keeping an eye on Lamar’s financial ascent. BharatBarta reports his net worth now approaches $90 million, with earnings not just from music sales and tours, but also endorsements—his creative agency shows no signs of slowing down. While no confirmed sightings of Lamar have surfaced this week, the artist continues to shape headlines from the studio to social feeds, keeping fans and rivals alike on high alert for his next move.
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