Kendrick Lamar Earns the Most 2026 Grammy Awards Nominations

Kendrick Lamar is looking to win big at the 2026 Grammy Awards as he has nabbed a total of nine nominations.

On Friday (Nov. 7), The Recording Academy revealed the nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Kendrick Lamar leads all artists with a total of nine nominations:

Album of the Year — GNX
Record of the Year — "Luther" Featuring SZA
Song of the Year — "Luther" Featuring SZA
Best Rap Album — GNX
Best Rap Song — "TV Off" Featuring Lefty Gunplay
Best Rap Performance — "TV Off" Featuring Lefty Gunplay and Clipse "Chains and Whips" Featuring Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell
Best Melodic Rap Performance — "Luther" Featuring SZA
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance — SZA "30 for 30" Featuring Kendrick Lamar

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