Kendrick Lamar Breaks Jay-Z's Grammys Record, Becomes Rapper with Most Wins Ever

Kendrick Lamar has so much to celebrate this evening at the 2026 Grammys on Sunday (February 1) after winning the Best Rap Album award for GNX!

The 38-year-old superstar entertainer became the most-awarded hip-hop artist in the history of the Grammy Awards, surpassing Jay-Z! With his wins today, he now has 26 awards to his name over his lengthy career, and he could have even more by the end of the evening.

During his acceptance speech moments ago, he said, “It is hip-hop as usual, man.