After the 2023 Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar has accumulated 17 wins and 47 nominations, putting him in 3rd place behind Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Here is a list of Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-winning Albums and songs.
| Year | Category | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Rap Performance | I | |
| 2015 | Best Rap Song | I | |
| 2016 | Best Rap Album | To Pimp A Butterfly | |
| 2016 | Best Rap Performance | Alright | To Pimp A Butterfly |
| 2016 | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | “These Walls” Feat. Bilal, Anna Wise & Thundercat | To Pimp A Butterfly |
| 2016 | Best Rap Song | Alright | To Pimp A Butterfly |
| 2018 | Best Rap Performance | Humble | DAMN. |
| 2018 | Best Rap/Sung Performance | “Loyalty” Feat. Rihanna | DAMN. |
| 2018 | Best Rap Song | Humble | DAMN. |
| 2018 | Best Rap Album | DAMN. | |
| 2018 | Best Music Video | Humble | DAMN. |
| 2019 | Best Rap Performance | Black Panther “King’s Dead” Feat. Future, Jay Rock, James Blame | Black Panther |
| 2022 | Best Rap Performance | Baby Keem “Family Times” Feat. Kendrick Lamar | The Melodic Blue |
| 2023 | Best Rap Performance | The Heart Part 5 | |
| 2023 | Best Rap Song | The Heart Part 5 | |
| 2023 | Best Rap Album | Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers |
Kendrick Lamar Grammy History
Kendrick Lamar continues to write his name in history. The Compton rapper known for his socially conscious songwriting has received numerous awards and certifications for his work as a recording artist.
Kendrick first gained traction as a teenager under the stage name K. Dot, which he eventually dropped in favor of his first and middle names. Though he signed to Top Dawg Entertainment in 2005, Lamar would have to wait for nearly six years (2011) before he was allowed to release his debut album under the label. It turned out to be a masterstroke as the album proved to be worth the wait, earning rave reviews from underground hip-hop fans.
Following the album’s success, Dr. Dre signed Kendrick Lamar to his Aftermath imprint the following year (2012). The then-young rapper quickly went to work, and in October released his major label debut Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, which served as his first album under Aftermath Entertainment, and second album overall. GKMC received widespread acclaim from hip-hop fans and critics for its progressive theme, and lyrics. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and earned Lamar four Grammy Award nominations at the 2014 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Since making his Grammys debut at the 2014 ceremony, Kendrick Lamar has earned a total of 47 nominations. He has also been the recipient of the Best Rap Album award three times in a row. In addition to winning Best Rap Album at the 2023 Grammys with Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, he previously won AOTY awards for DAMN. and To Pimp A Butterfly in 2016, and 2018 respectively.
Lamar’s third studio album, “To Pimp A Butterfly” came out in 2015. The album received universal critical acclaim upon release, and was nominated for seven Grammy Awards at the 2016 Grammys. He won four awards out of the seven on offer including his first ever Best Rap Album win. He also received four additional nominations for other collaborations from that year, receiving a total of 11 Grammy nominations, which was the most nominations for any rapper in a single night.
Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, came out in 2022. This album earned eight nominations at the 61st annual Grammy Awards, including a historic fourth nomination for Album of the Year. The album also became his third album in a row to win the Best Rap Album award. The single from this album, “The Heart Part 5,” was nominated for five awards at the 2023 Grammys, including Song Of The Year, and Best Music Video. Kendrick Lamar is also the third most decorated rapper in the history of the Grammys with 17 wins in total and is only topped by Jay-Z and Kanye West who both have 24.
FAQs
Which Kendrick Lamar Albums Have Won A Grammy?
To Pimp A Butterfly, DAMN., and Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
Which Kendrick Lamar Songs Have Won A Grammy?
I, Alright, These Walls, Humble, Loyalty and The Heart Part 5
How Many Grammy Awards Did To Pimp A Butterfly Win?
Kendrick Lamar won four Grammy awards with To Pimp A Butterfly, including Best Rap Album
