| With nine nominations heading into the 2026 Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar stands as one of this year’s most celebrated artists and for good reason. His latest masterpiece, GNX, is nominated for Album of the Year, marking another milestone in a career defined by evolution and impact. The nominations reflect that balance of substance and soul. His collaboration with SZA, “Luther,” is up for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year, a rare double nod that showcases the duo’s undeniable chemistry. Built around a smooth Luther Vandross sample, “Luther” feels timeless poetic but punchy, tender but triumphant. It’s the kind of record that captures both the heart of the culture and the attention of the Recording Academy. |
Major 2026 Grammy Nominations |
| Record of the Year |
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| Song of the Year |
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| Album of the Year |
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| Best New Artist |
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| Win or lose, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX represents something bigger than another Grammy bid it’s proof that artistry still matters in an era of trends and algorithms. For the full list of nominations, visit Grammy.com |
Grammy Fever: Kendrick Lamar Dominates the Nominations
With nine nominations heading into the 2026 Grammy
- BY Andrew Saunders
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