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Kendrick Lamar breaks records at the 2025 Grammy Awards
The year 2025 is off to an incredible start for Kendrick Lamar, who made waves at the 2025 Grammy Awards by setting two major records.
His controversial diss track, “Not Like Us,” not only claimed multiple Grammy trophies but also made history in a way no rap song has before.
In a historic moment, “Not Like Us” became the first-ever diss track to win Grammy recognition, sweeping major categories, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
This marks a monumental achievement for hip-hop, cementing its place at music’s most prestigious ceremony.
Lamar’s victory in the Record of the Year category made him the second rapper, after Childish Gambino, to clinch this coveted prize. Gambino made history with “This Is America” in 2019, and now Lamar follows suit with his cutting-edge track.
However, the night was not done yet for Lamar. The “Not Like Us” phenomenon continued its dominance, as Kendrick Lamar added three more Grammy trophies to his collection.
The song took home Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video, bringing Lamar’s total Grammy haul from this year to an impressive five awards.
This sweeping victory makes “Not Like Us” the most-awarded rap song in Grammy history, breaking records with five Grammy wins.
Its success marks an unprecedented recognition of a diss track at the Grammy Awards, signaling a shift in the Recording Academy’s acknowledgment of hip-hop’s subgenres, including the often-controversial diss track.
Kendrick Lamar’s groundbreaking achievements at the 2025 Grammys not only solidify his legacy but also represent a turning point in the way rap and hip-hop are regarded by the music industry’s most prestigious institution.
Kendrick Lamar won every Grammy he was nominated(5)… that’s a swoop!
✔️Record of the Year
✔️Best Rap Song
✔️Best Music Video
✔️Song of the Year
✔️Best Rap Performance#GRAMMYs #Grammys2025 pic.twitter.com/KqVhOlMsN8— Springers24 | #Lifestyle 🇳🇬🌎 (@springers24) February 3, 2025