Total Wins: Kendrick Lamar has won 17 Grammy Awards (as of 2023), a significant achievement in the hip-hop genre.
Big Wins in 2016: At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, Lamar won five Grammys, including Best Rap Album for To Pimp a Butterfly and Best Rap Song for “Alright.”
2018 Sweep: Kendrick made history in 2018 by winning five Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Album of the Year for DAMN., making him the first rapper to win that category in a major way.
Grammy Record for Rap: His wins for DAMN. were especially groundbreaking, as it marked the first time a rap album won the Pulitzer Prize for Music, making his Grammy recognition even more profound.
Recognition for "HUMBLE.": The track "HUMBLE." won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance in 2018, continuing Lamar's dominance in the rap genre.
Special Awards: In addition to traditional categories, Kendrick Lamar has received special recognitions, such as Best Music Video for “HUMBLE.” and the Grammy for Best Rap Performance for "DNA."
Consistent Nominations: Over the years, Lamar has been nominated for numerous categories, reinforcing his role as one of the most influential artists in the music industry, especially in hip-hop.