Grammy Nominations 2026: Kendrick Lamar Leads With Nine
The 2026 Grammy nominations have been announced, revealing the top contenders across all 95 categories. Kendrick Lamar, known for popularizing the phrase “they not like us,” leads the pack with nine nominations. Having done well at last year’s ceremony, he is positioned for even greater success this year.
Top Nominees and Highlights
- Kendrick Lamar: Leading with nine nominations.
- Lady Gaga: Received seven nominations, surpassing her previous record of six set in 2010.
- Producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut: Also earned seven nominations each, tying with Lady Gaga.
- Leon Thomas: A rising artist who surprised with six nominations, tying with Sabrina Carpenter, Serban Ghenea, and Bad Bunny.
Significance for Latin Music
Leon Thomas, who is set to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, and Bad Bunny’s six nominations are encouraging signs that Latin music is gaining recognition in the main Grammy categories instead of being limited to the Latin Grammys.
Kendrick Lamar is a man who “put the phrase ‘they not like us’ into the lexicon,” and now “they like him, they really like him.”
Lady Gaga’s fan base, the little monsters, will celebrate her seven nominations, marking her highest count yet.
This year's nominations reveal both established stars and rising talents being recognized, signaling a diverse and competitive Grammy Awards season ahead.
Author's summary: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, while Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, and Bad Bunny also shine, signaling broad recognition across genres.
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