Kendrick Lamar has officially exceeded Jay-Zrecord, becoming the most awarded rapper in Grammy history!
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Kendrick Lamar surpasses Jay-Z’s record to become most awarded rapper in Grammy history
According to the Daily Mailon Sunday, February 1, Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy wins reached a record 26. That would have broken Jay-Z’s record of winning a total of 25 Grammys — the most a rapper had ever won until Sunday with Lamar.
By Vulturethe ‘Not Like Us’ rapper kicked off the night with nominations for nine awards. Then he won “Best Rap Performance”, “Best Melodic Rap Performance” and “Best Rap Song”.
Swipe below to see more details about each reward.
See her acceptance speech with SZA below.
Then, as the ceremony continued, Lamar won the Grammy for “Best Rap Album,” officially breaking Hov’s record.
Watch part of his acceptance speech below.
Social networks react to his big victories
Social media users reacted to Kendrick Lamar’s success by TSR comments section.
Instagram user @cookwithquise wrote: “Kendrick Lamar is the greatest. He broke the record. As deserved as possible”
While Instagram user @jayt.music added, “Kendrick just made history tonight and became the rapper with the most Grammy wins in history. THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, we are ascending. Every time they try to erase our history, we do MORE”
Instagram user @melanininmaddens wrote: “Dot looks so healthy and happy! Go head black man!!! Fly!❤️”
While Instagram user @cezar_god added, “But I disagree on whether it was the best album. I knew he would win based on last year.
Instagram user @princessbarbri wrote: “He surpassed all the goats 🐐! And to think that you all thought he needed a year of Drake is crazy! He was the #1 the most awarded well before him 🎉🥳😌”
While Instagram user @texasbred35 added, “OF COURSE!!! Someone watch Drake! 👏👏”
Has Jay-Z publicly reacted to Kendrick Lamar breaking his record and making Grammy history?
As of now, Jay-Z has not publicly reacted to Kendrick Lamar surpassing his record and making Grammy history. Note that the Roc Nation website shared a message congratulating its “Roc Fam Winners”. However, Lamar is not on the Roc’s roster.
Congratulations to our Roc Fam winners at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards! #GRAMMY @clipse @mustard pic.twitter.com/x3codtMXeC
– Roc Nation (@RocNation) February 2, 2026
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