In a report by Wikipedia, Kendrick Lamar has solidified his legendary status by sweeping the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. The rapper took home Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap Song for his cultural phenomenon “Not Like Us,” which dominated the airwaves following his high-profile feud with Drake.
The awards ceremony also honored Doechii for Best Rap Album, while Kendrick’s Super Bowl halftime performance earlier this month was cited as the most-watched in history. The sweep marks a definitive moment for Hip-Hop, where a “diss track” evolved into a Grammy-winning anthem for the genre.
* Billboard: “Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ wins Song of the Year, proving its status as a cultural landmark.”
* Grammy.com: “Kendrick Lamar secures multiple wins, including Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video.”
Echotitbits take:
Kendrick’s dominance isn’t just about the music; it’s about the victory of “lyrical” Hip-Hop on the world’s biggest stage. This sweep effectively ends the debate over who “won” the 2024-2025 rap wars. Expect the “Kendrick Effect” to influence the sound of rap for the next two years as the industry pivots back toward high-concept lyricism.
Source: PitchFork — https://pitchfork.com/news/kendrick-lamar-wins-song-of-the-year-for-not-like-us-at-2025-grammys/ February 22, 2026
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