Kendrick Lamar is known for winning awards, but this time he went home with five more to add towards his competitive career. While taking the stage at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, he received record-breaking 22 Grammy Awards whose count will continue to grow.
Unlike other Grammy award winners, first place rapper from Compton had an extravagant night due to dominance over award categories driven by his renowned song “Not Like Us”.
Kendrick Lamar’s Amazing Wins and Accomplishments at the 2025 Grammy Awards
The achievement milestones reached by Kendrick Lamar during the award ceremony:
🏆 Record of the Year – Not Like Us
🏆 Song of the Year – Not Like Us
🏆 Best Rap Performance – Not Like Us
🏆 Best Rap Song – Not like Us
🏆 Best Music Video – Not Like Us
Pulled off the stage with outrageous reception, the hard-hitting lyrics combined with energetic production created Lamar’s patriotic piece “Not Like Us” allowing the track take lead over all other contenders, concluding the night with stunning victory.
Kendrick Lamar’s Career Grammy Wins: A Historic Feat
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most awarded hip-hop artists in the world with 22 Grammy Awards. He has surpassed the accolades of many of his contemporaries and earned countless new ones in the process. His previous wins include:
- Best Rap Album – To Pimp a Butterfly (2016), DAMN. (2018), Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (2023)
- Best Rap Song – Alright (2016), HUMBLE. (2018), The Heart Part 5 (2023)
- Best Rap Performance – HUMBLE. (2018), King’s Dead (2019), The Heart Part 5 (2023)
- Best Rap/Sung Collaboration – Loyalty (feat. Rihanna) (2018)
- Best Music Video – HUMBLE. (2018)
A Night of Celebration and Recognition
During his acceptance speech, Lamar thanked his fans, producers, and collaborators, crediting his continued success to his dedication to the craft of storytelling through music. He also paid attention to the cultural and social facets of hip-hop, showcasing its impact around the world.
Kendrick Lamar’s Legacy Continues to Grow
Kendrick Lamar’s victory at the 2025 Grammy Awards is yet another testament to his genius albums as an artist. With 22 Grammy wins, he is yet to slow down. He is admired for being one of the most celebrated figures in music alongside the immense influence he has over the world.
