Kendrick Lamar Dominates the 2025 Grammys with “Not Like Us.”

The 2025 Grammy Awards were a huge night for Kendrick Lamar, as he took home two of the night’s biggest awards:

Kendrick Lamar
  • Record of the YearNot Like Us
  • Song of the YearNot Like Us

The Impact of ‘Not Like Us’

Not Like Us was one of 2024’s most talked-about songs, sparking conversations both in the hip-hop industry and pop culture. The track, which was a response to his ongoing rivalry with Drake, became an anthem, dominating streaming charts and airwaves.

Kendrick’s Grammy Journey

Lamar’s Grammy success adds to his impressive career accolades:

  • He previously won Best Rap Album in 2016 (To Pimp a Butterfly), 2018 (DAMN.), and 2023 (Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers).
  • Not Like Us won Best Rap Performance, beating tough competitors such as:
    • Cardi B (Enough (Miami))
    • Eminem (Houdini)
    • Future & Metro Boomin (Like That)

Lamar’s lyrical depth, social commentary, and artistic vision have continued to make him one of the most celebrated rappers of his generation.