Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with nine, the Recording Academy announced, fresh off winning five Golden Grammys at the last gala.
Lady Gaga ranked second among performers with seven nods for her “Mayhem” album, followed by a trio of artists tied at six — Bad Bunny, pop princess Sabrina Carpenter and R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas.
Lamar, who is riding the success of last year’s blockbuster “GNX” album, has 22 Grammy career wins and 66 nominations. “GNX” is his fifth consecutive studio album to be nominated for album of the year, something no other artist has ever done. If it wins, it will be his first win in the category.
Lamar, dominated the Grammys in February with five awards for the wildly infectious “Not Like Us,” his viral diss track targeting fellow rapper Drake.
A week later, the Pulitzer Prize winner commanded one of the world’s most high-profile stages as the Super Bowl’s halftime show headliner, performing a string of classics, including the knockout blow in his battle with his Canadian rival.
