Kendrick Lamar breaks records by leading the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, the highest for any rap artist. Kendrick Lamar’s album GNX earns a nomination for Album of the Year, marking his fifth consecutive album nominated in this category—a record no solo artist has matched.
Lamar earns nominations in the three biggest Grammy categories: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year. This marks his third time receiving nominations for all three simultaneously. If GNX wins Album of the Year, Lamar will win the top prize for the first time, and it will be only the third rap album to do so, after Lauryn Hill and Outkast.
Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut each earn seven nominations. Gaga receives her first nominations in the top three categories at once. Antonoff and Cirkut earn key nominations for their work with Gaga, Lamar, and Sabrina Carpenter.
The Album of the Year category features a diverse lineup this year, including Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Justin Bieber’s Swag, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend. For the first time, three rap albums appear in this category, and it is just the second time an all-Spanish album makes the list.
K-Pop breaks new ground with Rosé becoming the first solo K-Pop artist nominated for Record of the Year. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters receive four nominations, including one for the song “Golden.” New artists such as Katseye, Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, and Alex Warren shine in the Best New Artist category.
The Weeknd misses out on nominations for his album Hurry Up Tomorrow despite ending his Grammy boycott. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber earns four nominations, hinting at a possible comeback before his 2026 Coachella headline.
The Grammy Awards will take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, promising a night of historic moments and standout performances.
