How Many Grammys Kendrick Lamar Has Won: A Verified Count and Context

How Many Grammys Kendrick Lamar Has Won: A Verified Count and Context

As of the 2024 Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 competitive Grammy Awards from 62 nominations. He has not won any of the so-called "Big Five" general field categories (Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, or Producer of the Year). Lamar is tied with Kanye West for the most rap Album of the Year wins and holds the record for most rap Record of the Year wins. Below is a verified summary of his wins by category and ceremony.

Verified Grammy Wins Table

Key Context on Grammy Wins and Nominations

Kendrick Lamar is among the most awarded rappers in Grammy history, with 17 competitive wins as of 2024. He has received at least one nomination in each of the last six main ceremony cycles (as of 2024). None of his wins are in the general field categories; his victories are concentrated in rap and visual categories. He holds the record for most rap Record of the Year wins and is tied for the most rap Album of the Year wins.

Breakdown by Category

Lamar’s 17 wins span several Grammy fields, with the majority in rap and music video categories. He has multiple wins for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. His music video wins acknowledge visually influential work. He has also earned wins in other genre categories, reflecting his broad artistic reach.

Rap Categories

• Best Rap Album: 4 wins (Good Kid, M.A.A.D City; Damn; To Pimp a Butterfly; Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers)
• Best Rap Performance: 3 wins
• Best Rap Song: 4 wins (includes songwriting wins)
• Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: 2 wins

Music Video and Other Visual Honors

• Best Music Video: 2 wins (Humble)
• Other wins in genre fields such as Gospel and R&B

Notable Non-Wins and High Nominations

Despite 17 wins, Lamar has not secured a Grammy in the top general fields. He has received multiple nominations for Album of the Year and Record of the Year, including for Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, Damn, and Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, but has not won in those categories. This distinction is common for many mainstream artists and does not diminish his overall Grammy success.

Comparison with Other Top Rap Artists

As of the 2024 ceremony, Kendrick Lamar is tied with Kanye West for the most rap Album of the Year wins. He holds the record for most rap Record of the Year wins. Among rappers, his 17 competitive wins place him behind only a handful of artists across all genres in total Grammy victories.

Summary and Takeaways

• Total competitive Grammy wins: 17 (as of the 2024 Grammy Awards)
• Total nominations: 62
• No wins in the Big Five general fields
• Most wins in rap categories, especially Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song
• Tied for most rap Album of the Year wins and holds the record for most rap Record of the Year wins

For ongoing reference: Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy count is definitive as of the 2024 ceremony. Future ceremonies may add to his total, but the context of his wins and nominations remains relevant for understanding his recognition within the Recording Academy.