Kendrick Lamar emerged as the leading nominee for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Lamar’s nine nominations for his album “GNX” are part of a wave of hip-hop albums competing in the Grammys’ top categories, including Tyler, the Creator’s “Chromakopia” and “Let God Sort Em Out” from Clipse, Pusha T and Malice.
Other top nominees, announced Friday, include Lady Gaga, producer Jack Antonoff and Sabrina Carpenter.
The Grammys will be handed out Feb. 1 in Los Angeles.
Here’s a list of nominees in select categories.
Album of the Year
“Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Bad Bunny; “Swag,” Justin Bieber; “Man’s Best Friend,” Sabrina Carpenter; “Let God Sort Em Out,” Clipse, Pusha T and Malice; “Mayhem,” Lady Gaga; “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar; “Mutt,” Leon Thomas; “Chromakopia,” Tyler, the Creator.
Record of the Year
“DtMF,” Bad Bunny; “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter; “Anxiety,” Doechii; “Wildflower,” Billie Eilish; “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga; “luther,” Kendrick Lamar with SZA; “The Subway,” Chappell
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