Kendrick Lamar Secures Seven Grammy Nominations, Set to Rival Drake and Eminem in 2025
December 26, 2024Eminem believes that Kendrick will likely sweep all of his nominations during the awards ceremony scheduled for February 2, 2025.
In addition to his Grammy nominations, Lamar collaborated with Amazon for a special event titled 'The Pop Out: Ken & Friends' earlier this year.
The two artists share a history of collaboration, having performed together during the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in 2022.
Kendrick Lamar has emerged as a formidable contender for the 2025 Grammy Awards, receiving seven nominations across various categories.
His nominations include prestigious categories such as Song of the Year, Rap Performance, and Music Video of the Year.
Among his nominated tracks are 'Not Like Us' and the collaboration 'Like That', both of which achieved significant success on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024.
This year has been historic for Lamar, marked by his rivalry with Drake and the release of his critically acclaimed project, GNX.
Although Lamar's album GNX is not eligible for the 2025 awards due to its release date, he remains a strong favorite for his other nominations.
Fans are eagerly anticipating Grammy night to see if Lamar will continue his dominance in the hip-hop genre.
Eminem has publicly expressed his admiration for Kendrick, praising his lyrical prowess and declaring him one of the greatest lyricists of all time.
While Eminem is also nominated for best rap album and best rap performance for his single 'Houdini', Kendrick's album will compete in the 2026 awards.
With 17 Grammy wins to his name, Kendrick Lamar is well-versed in the awards scene and is expected to add to his impressive collection.
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Billboard • Dec 26, 2024
Eminem Believes Kendrick Lamar Is Going to ‘Sweep’ 2025 Grammy AwardsHip-Hop Wired • Dec 26, 2024
Eminem Says Kendrick Lamar Will Dominate the 2025 Grammys