Kendrick Lamar Leads 68th Grammy Nominations with Nine Nods

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has emerged as the most-nominated artist for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, set to take place this Sunday in Los Angeles. Lamar leads all contenders with nine nominations, underscoring his continued influence across major music categories.

Following closely is Lady Gaga, who earned seven nominations, while Bad Bunny, pop star Sabrina Carpenter, and R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas are tied with six nominations each.

The Grammys, known for celebrating excellence in music across genres, have revealed nominees spanning pop, rap, R&B, global music, and music video categories.

Key Categories and Nominees

Album of the Year

• Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny

• Swag – Justin Bieber

• Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter

• Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse (Pusha T & Malice)

• Mayhem – Lady Gaga

• GNX – Kendrick Lamar

• Mutt – Leon Thomas

• Chromakopia – Tyler, The Creator

Record of the Year

• DtMF – Bad Bunny

• Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter

• Anxiety – Doechii

• Wildflower – Billie Eilish

• Abracadabra – Lady Gaga

• luther – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA

• The Subway – Chappell Roan

• APT. – Rose & Bruno Mars

Song of the Year

• Abracadabra – Lady Gaga

• Anxiety – Doechii

• APT. – Rose & Bruno Mars

• DtMF – Bad Bunny

• Golden (From “KPop Demon Hunters”) – HUNTR/X

• luther – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA

• Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter

• Wildflower – Billie Eilish

Best New Artist

• Olivia Dean

• KATSEYE

• The Marías

• Addison Rae

• sombr

• Leon Thomas

• Alex Warren

• Lola Young

Pop Categories Highlights

• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande (Defying Gravity), SZA with Kendrick Lamar (30 For 30), Rose & Bruno Mars (APT.)

• Best Pop Vocal Album: Justin Bieber (Swag), Sabrina Carpenter (Man’s Best Friend), Lady Gaga (Mayhem)

Rap Categories Highlights

• Best Rap Album: Clipse (Let God Sort Em Out), Kendrick Lamar (GNX), Tyler, The Creator (Chromakopia)

• Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar feat. Lefty Gunplay (tv off), Doechii (Anxiety), Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams (Chains & Whips)

Music Video & Global Music Highlights

• Best Music Video: Sabrina Carpenter (Manchild), Doechii (Anxiety), Sade (Young Lion)

• Best Global Music Album: Burna Boy (No Sign of Weakness), Anoushka Shankar (Chapter III: We Return to Light), Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia (Caetano e Bethania Ao Vivo)

The 68th Grammys promises a dynamic celebration of music, recognizing both established stars and rising talents. With Kendrick Lamar leading nominations, the spotlight will be on his performances and potential wins across rap, R&B, and collaborative projects.

This year’s awards continue to showcase the global reach of music, from Afrobeats and K-pop to traditional and experimental sounds, solidifying the Grammys as a stage where innovation and artistry converge.