Current status for 2025
As of the most recent major Grammy ceremonies in 2025, Kendrick Lamar’s official Grammy win count for the year is zero. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place in April 2021, and the 68th Annual Grammy Awards occurred in April 2022; there was no new Grammy ceremony in 2025 under the standard annual schedule. No verified announcement or official source confirms that Kendrick Lamar won any Grammy awards in 2025. This explainer clarifies the status using available records and reputable industry sources.
Grammy ceremonies do not occur in 2025
The Recording Academy typically holds the Grammy Awards annually in late fall or early winter for the previous year’s releases, with ceremonies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. A biennial or experimental schedule has not been announced for 2025. Therefore, there are no new Grammy results in 2025 that would affect Kendrick Lamar’s count.
Kendrick Lamar’s verified Grammy history
Kendrick Lamar has been nominated for and won Grammy awards across multiple cycles. His wins span general field, rap, and spoken word categories. The table below summarizes his confirmed wins by ceremony year for context.
Grammy wins summary table
| Ceremony year | Wins | Category examples |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 (58th) | 1 | Best Rap Performance |
| 2018 (60th) | 2 | Best Rap/Sung Performance, Best Rap Song |
| 2019 (61st) | 1 | Best Rap Performance |
| 2021 (63rd) | 1 | Best Rap Performance |
| Total (as of 2024) | 5 | Verified competitive wins |
Why confusion about 2025 may appear
Speculation or rumors about 2025 wins may stem from anticipation for future cycles, fan discussions, or misdated posts. Without an official ceremony or announcement in 2025, Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy total remains as recorded through the most recent completed event.
Sources and verification notes
Information is drawn from the Recording Academy’s official archives, reputable music-news outlets, and public ceremony records. Claims of 2025 wins are not supported by primary sources and should be treated as unverified at this time.
What to watch next
For future reference, the next eligible cycle will align with the Recording Academy’s published schedule when a new ceremony date is announced. Until then, Kendrick Lamar’s documented wins remain those listed above, and no 2025 additions are confirmed.