Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga Dominate 2026 Grammy Nominations

Mon Nov 10 2025 23:04:44 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The 2026 Grammy nominations have been announced, featuring Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga at the forefront. K-Pop makes a significant entry in the song of the year category for the first time. Discover the highlights and nominees of this year's Grammy Awards.

The 2026 Grammy nominations have revealed that Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations, including Album of the Year for 'GNX,' while Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations for 'Mayhem'. Notably, K-Pop has broken into the major categories with two songs nominated for Song of the Year for the first time. The awards will showcase a diverse range of artists and genres, with a star-studded ceremony set for February 2026.

Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with K-Pop making its first significant mark in the song of the year category.

Kendrick Lamar, known for his impactful lyrics, has been nominated nine times this year, including a nod for Album of the Year for his acclaimed album 'GNX.'

Lady Gaga, returning to her electro-pop roots with 'Mayhem,' follows closely with seven nominations including the prestigious Album of the Year award.

This year marks a historic moment as two K-Pop songs—Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT' and Hunter/x's 'Golden'—are in contention for Song of the Year, bringing a new dynamic to the awards.

Lamar, the reigning Grammy winner, has previously been nominated five times in the Album of the Year category without a win. He is now positioned as a strong competitor, particularly against other nominees like Tyler, the Creator and the duo Clipse.

Bad Bunny stands out with a nomination for his Spanish-language album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos', making it only the second time a non-English album has been nominated in the top category.

The 2026 Grammy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026, with a record number of submissions this year, emphasizing the growing diversity and evolution of the music industry.