American singer, Kendrick Lamar made Grammy history on Sunday night, emerging as the most-awarded rapper of all time after a dominant showing at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
The Compton rapper swept all four rap categories at the ceremony. His album GNX won Best Rap Album, while his collaboration with Lefty Gunplay, TV Off, earned Best Rap Song. Lamar’s SZA-assisted hit Luther picked up Best Melodic Rap Performance, and his track with Clipse, Chains & Whips, won Best Rap Performance.
Luther also secured one of the night’s top honors, winning Record of the Year.
With five wins on the night, Lamar increased his career Grammy tally to 27, surpassing Jay-Z’s previous record of 25 to become the most-awarded rapper in the history of the Recording Academy. Beyoncé, however, continues to hold the overall record as the most-awarded artist ever, with 35 Grammy wins.
Elsewhere, British singer Olivia Dean claimed Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammys, beating nominees Leon Thomas, KATSEYE, Addison Rae, and Lola Young. Her victory extended a streak that has seen only women win the category since 2017.
Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for Wildflower, marking a record-setting achievement in the category.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny also made history, as his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos became the first Spanish-language project to win Album of the Year at the Grammys.
The night also honored industry impact beyond music, with Pharrell Williams receiving the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award for his influence on culture and creativity worldwide.
