By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
NewsunplugNewsunplugNewsunplug
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Reading: Grammys: Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Jay-z As Most-awarded Rapper
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
NewsunplugNewsunplug
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Search
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
Newsunplug > Blog > Entertainment > Grammys: Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Jay-z As Most-awarded Rapper
Entertainment

Grammys: Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Jay-z As Most-awarded Rapper

jolaoso babajide
Last updated: February 2, 2026 10:58 am
jolaoso babajide
Published: February 2, 2026
Share
SHARE

Kendrick Lamar swept the rap categories at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, winning all four.

His album ‘GNX’ won the Best Rap Album, while his collaboration with Lefty Gunplay, ‘TV Off’ clinched the Best Rap Song.

His SZA-assisted hit, ‘Luther’ won the Best Melodic Rap Performance while his collaboration with Clipse, ‘Chains & Whips’ took home the Best Rap Performance award.

‘Luther’ also won the highly coveted Record of the Year award.

After sweeping the rap categories and also winning the Record of the Year at this year’s year Grammys, Lamar surpassed Jay-Z (25) as the most-awarded rapper, with 27 Grammies.

Meanwhile, Olivia Dean won the Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy, beating stiff competition from Leon Thomas, KATSEYE, Addison Rae, and Lola Young.

Dean continued the streak of only women winning Best New Artist at the Grammys since 2017.

Billie Eilish won the Song of the Year for ‘Wildflower’ for a record time.

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ makes history as the first Spanish language ‘Album of the Year’ winner in Grammys history.

Pharrell Williams received the Dr. Dre Global Impact award at this year’s Grammys.

Beyoncé remains the most awarded artiste in Grammy history, with 35 wins.

#BBNaijaAllStars: See The Heartwarming Moment Frodd Was Seen Browsing Through Wife’s Photo Album (Video)
Bimbo Oshin Takes Pride In Daughter As She Graduates In Style
Dangote, Rihanna, Jay-z & Oprah Shine On Forbes Black Billionaire List
#BBNaijaAllStars: Kiddwaya reveals housemate he backs to win N120m prize
Afrobeats Big 3 Have Different Powers – Seyi Sodimu Explains, Says Davido Could Win Governorship Election

Quick Link

  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index
TAGGED:Kendrick Lamar
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0

Recent Posts

  • Nigerian Actor, Umar Ascon Is De@d
  • Military targets on Iran’s key oil export island ‘totally obliterated’, President Trump says
  • I Prayed Not To Stay A Day Longer – Egbetokun Breaks Silence On Removal As IGP
  • Veteran Actress, Tonto Dikeh Faces N200m Lawsuit Over Viral Deliverance Video On Schoolgirl
  • City Boys: President Tinubu Won’t Get 20% Votes In South East – Isaac Fayose Declares, Stakes N10m (Video)

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
[Ruby_E_Template id="1714"]

Top Categories

  • Entertainment
[Ruby_E_Template id="1714"]
© 2023 Newsunplug | All Rights Reserved.
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?