What historic achievement did Kendrick Lamar accomplish with the 2026 Grammy nominations?

Kendrick Lamar became the first rapper to receive 5 nominations for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year as a lead artist.

How many total Grammy nominations did Kendrick Lamar receive?

Kendrick Lamar received 9 total Grammy nominations for the 2026 awards.

Which other albums were nominated for both the Best Rap Album and Album of the Year categories?

The albums Clipse, Pusha T & Malice's "Let God Sort Em Out" and Tyler, The Creator's "CHROMAKOPIA" were also nominated for both the Best Rap Album and Album of the Year categories.

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Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper with 5 Album of the Year Grammy Nods

7 Nov

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Summary

Kendrick Lamar receives 9 Grammy nominations, including 5 for Album of the Year
First rapper to be nominated for Album of the Year 5 times as a lead artist
Three albums nominated for both Best Rap Album and Album of the Year

Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper with 5 Album of the Year Grammy Nods

The 2026 Grammy nominations were announced on November 7, 2025, and several artists have already achieved significant milestones. Kendrick Lamar, who leads the list of nominees with 9 nods, has made Grammy history as the first rapper to receive 5 nominations for Album of the Year as a lead artist. This feat is even more impressive as he is the first solo artist to be nominated in this category with 5 consecutive studio albums.

Furthermore, the 2026 Grammys have seen a unique occurrence, with three albums being nominated for both the Best Rap Album and Album of the Year categories. These albums are Kendrick Lamar's GNX, Clipse, Pusha T & Malice's Let God Sort Em Out, and Tyler, The Creator's CHROMAKOPIA.

Amidst these groundbreaking nominations, Sabrina Carpenter has also celebrated a Grammys milestone with a sweet announcement, though the details of her achievement are not provided in the article.