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Kendrick Lamar Grabs 9 Grammy Nods! See Who Else Is Up For Major Wins! Mon November 10th, 2025

The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards are officially in, and the music landscape has been defined by a diverse array of artists, from hip-hop royalty to global pop stars. Leading the pack is Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar, who secured a stunning nine nominations, reaffirming his status as one of the most critically acclaimed artists of his generation.

The highly anticipated 68th Annual Grammy Awards, set to air live on February 1, 2026, will see Lamar compete against heavy hitters like Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter in the night's biggest categories.

The Reign of Kendrick Lamar: Nine Nominations

Following his huge success at last year's ceremony, Kendrick Lamar is once again the top nominee, fueled by his latest album, GNX, and its hit single "Luther."

Major Category Sweep: Lamar is nominated across all three main categories: Album of the Year (for GNX), Record of the Year, and Song of the Year (for "Luther," featuring SZA).⁶ This marks the third time in his career he has achieved a triple major nomination.⁷
Rap Dominance: His nominations also include nods for Best Rap Album and multiple rap performance categories, solidifying his impact on the genre.⁸

Big Wins for Global Pop and Latin Superstars

Close behind Lamar are several global superstars who have made significant waves this eligibility year:⁹

Lady Gaga (7 Nominations)

Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations, a career-high for her, thanks to her critically acclaimed album, Mayhem, and the infectious single "Abracadabra."¹⁰

Triple Threat: Like Lamar, Gaga achieved the coveted triple nomination in Album, Record, and Song of the Year, showcasing her powerful return to pop and electronic music.¹¹

Bad Bunny (6 Nominations)

The Latin superstar continues to make history with six nominations for his album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and its lead single "DtMF."¹²

Breaking Barriers: Bad Bunny is the first Spanish-language artist to ever receive nominations in all three of the biggest categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, highlighting the Grammys' increased recognition of global music.¹³

Sabrina Carpenter (6 Nominations)

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter celebrates her massive breakout year with six nominations, including nods for her album, Man's Best Friend, and its viral hit, "Manchild."¹⁴

Pop Power: She joins the elite group of artists vying for Album, Record, and Song of the Year, solidifying her transition into a global pop powerhouse.

Major Categories and Key Contenders

The competition across the "Big Four" categories is unusually wide open, with no previous winner of Album of the Year among the contenders.¹⁵

Category	Key Nominees
Album of the Year	Kendrick Lamar (GNX), Lady Gaga (Mayhem), Bad Bunny (Debí Tirar Más Fotos), Sabrina Carpenter (Man's Best Friend), Tyler, the Creator (Chromakopia)
Record of the Year	"Luther" (Kendrick Lamar w/ SZA), "Abracadabra" (Lady Gaga), "DtMF" (Bad Bunny), "Manchild" (Sabrina Carpenter), "APT." (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars)
Song of the Year	"Luther," "Abracadabra," "DtMF," "Manchild," "Wildflower" (Billie Eilish), "Anxiety" (Doechii)
Best New Artist	Olivia Dean, KATSEYE, The Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, Lola Young