Profile
Why they shine
The most decorated rapper in Grammy history — 27 wins and counting, now the all-time rap leader ahead of Jay-Z.
- Full name
- Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
- Nationality
- United States
- Album
- GNX
- Record
- Most Grammys won by a rapper (27)
Record
Honor record
Grammy — Record of the Year
2026 · Feb 1, 2026 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Won Record of the Year for 'luther' (with SZA) at the 68th Grammys — his 27th Grammy, surpassing Jay-Z as the most awarded rapper in history.
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