Rapper Kendrick Lamar overtakes Jay-Z as most-awarded rapper in Grammys history
American rapper, Kendrick Lamar, has set a new record at the 2026 Grammy Awards, becoming the most-awarded rapper in history with 27 wins, surpassing Jay-Z’s previous record of 25.
The 38-year-old clinched five awards at the 2026 Grammy Awards, which took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
He won Best Rap Album for GNX at the start of the ceremony, before receiving another award for Record of the Year for "Luther," featuring SZA.
He also won Best Rap Performance for "Chains & Whips,"which he is featured on with Clipse, Pusha T & Malice and Pharrell Williams; Best Melodic Rap Performance for "Luther"; and Best Rap Song for "tv off."
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