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Kendrick Lamar has emerged as the most nominated artist ahead of the 68th annual Grammy Awards, leading the field with nine nominations. The ceremony will take place on Sunday in Los Angeles, bringing together the biggest names in global music.
Lady Gaga follows closely with seven nominations, while Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas are tied with six nominations each. The strong showing reflects a competitive year shaped by commercial success, streaming power and wide cultural reach.
In the Album of the Year category, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX will compete against projects from Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Tyler, The Creator, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse and Leon Thomas. The category highlights a mix of mainstream pop, hip-hop and alternative sounds.
The Record of the Year race includes chart-topping singles such as Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s luther, Billie Eilish’s Wildflower, Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra and APT. by Rose and Bruno Mars. The category recognises overall performance and production on a song.
For Song of the Year, which honours songwriting, several artists earned repeat nominations, including Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish. The list points to strong emphasis on lyrical quality and collaboration.
The Best New Artist category features a diverse group, including Olivia Dean, Addison Rae, Leon Thomas and Lola Young, signalling continued industry focus on emerging talent and fresh audiences.
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African and global music also gained visibility. Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid and Tyla are nominated in Best African Music Performance, while Burna Boy and Youssou N’Dour appear in the Best Global Music Album category. Their presence underlines the growing international influence of African and world music.
In rap categories, Kendrick Lamar again stands out, earning nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance, alongside Clipse, Tyler, The Creator, Doechii and Cardi B.
With strong representation across genres, this year’s nominations highlight shifting industry trends, global reach and the continued dominance of streaming-driven hits. All eyes now turn to Los Angeles as artists and fans await the final results.
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