The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place on February 2, 2025.
Kendrick Lamar absolutely dominated the Grammy Awards, taking home five awards, including the coveted Song of the Year for "Not Like Us"!. This sweep brings his total Grammy collection to an impressive 22 that is amazing as I am a huge fan.
Lamar's wins included:
-Record of the Year: "Not Like Us"
-Best Rap Performance: "Not Like Us"
-Best Rap Song: "Not Like Us"
-Best Music Video: "Not Like Us"
-Song of the Year: "Not Like Us"
His acceptance speech was inspiring, with a powerful message about the impact of rap music. Lamar also gave shoutouts to his collaborators, Mustard and Dave Free. He even dedicated one of his awards to his wife, Whitney, specifically thanking her for "crip walking" in the music video for "Not Like Us".
This heartfelt shoutout highlights the special bond between Kendrick and Whitney, and how she's been an integral part of his creative process.
It's worth noting that Lamar's wins came amidst some controversy, with Drake launching a defamation suit against Universal Music Group regarding the song's release.
Nonetheless, Lamar's achievement is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.
Imagine having to win not one, not two but FIVE GRAMMY AWARDS! Over a diss track.
I bet when Drake said, "Kendrick just opened his mouth, someone go hand him a Grammy right now" from his song "Family Matters", the voting members of the Recording Academy really took it to heart.
The line itself has aged quite poorly, considering Kendrick Lamar just swept the Grammys with his diss track "Not Like Us,"
