KENDRICK LAMAR BREAKS GRAMMYS RECORD WITH 26 WINS

Kendrick Lamar just became the most Grammy decorated rapper in hip hop history. The prolific Compton native surpassed Jay-Z's record of 25 wins by collecting his 26th trophy for Best Rap Album for GNX during the 2026 ceremony. The math was inevitable. Kendrick led the pack with nine nominations. He swept the pre-show ceremony, taking home Best Rap Song for "tv off," Best Melodic Rap Performance for "luther," and Best Rap Performance for "Chains & Whips". By the time the main broadcast started, history was already written. In his acceptance speech, Lamar delivered pure Kendrick. "I'm not good at talking about myself, but I express it through the music. Every time I tell you this: hip hop is gonna always be right here". No false modesty, no manufactured humility. Just facts. Only a year ago he memorably ran the table with his Drake diss track "Not Like Us," winning Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Music Video. The momentum never stopped. He became the first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018 for DAMN. Now he owns the Grammy record too. From socially conscious storytelling to chart-topping collaborations, Kendrick's career has now reached a rare level of awards dominance. The win officially pushes him past Ye, who previously held the record for most Grammy wins by a rapper with 24. Industry analysts note this record-breaking feat is unique because Lamar achieved it faster than his predecessors. The "Not Like Us" rapper has a whopping 66 Grammy nominations across his entire career. Twenty-six Grammys. The number sounds impossible until you remember we're talking about the most decorated artist in BET Hip Hop Awards history, with 37 wins. This is what happens when raw talent meets relentless artistry. "Hip-hop is gonna always be right here. We're gonna be in these suits, we're gonna be looking good, we're gonna be having our folks with us, we're gonna be having our culture with us". The crown is officially his. **How many Grammys does Kendrick Lamar have now?** Kendrick Lamar now has 26 Grammy wins, making him the most awarded rapper in Grammy history. **Who held the record before Kendrick Lamar?** Jay-Z previously held the record with 25 Grammy wins. **What categories did Kendrick Lamar win at the 2026 Grammys?** Lamar won Best Rap Song for "tv off," Best Melodic Rap Performance for "luther," Best Rap Performance for "Chains & Whips," and Best Rap Album for "GNX."