Kendrick Lamar made Grammy history overnight – with ‘Not Like Us’ scooping five key categories.
The rapper is no stranger to Grammy glory, but this year’s ceremony felt different. Cresting a wave of adulation after his war against Drake, Kendrick arrived at the glitzy event as hot favourite in a number of categories.
As it turned out, he had every right to feel confident – his seismic single ‘Not Like Us’ won five awards, the most for a rap single in history.
Kendrick won Record Of The Year, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video, Song Of The Year, and Best Rap Performance – some of the biggest honourst the American music industry can bestow.
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It was a lavish ceremony, too – Kendrick dedicated his Record Of The Year win “to my city”, accepting the trophy from Diana Ross. Resplendent in a Dolce & Gabbana dress, the Motown queen saluted those affected by the ongoing wild fires: “May this moment remind us all of the power we hold,” she told the assembled crowd.
Drake is currently in Australia.
Watch Kendrick Lamar’s speech below.
KENDRICK LAMAR NOT LIKE US RECORD OF THE YEAR #GRAMMYS SPEECH 🚨
"Dedicate this to my city!" pic.twitter.com/idQpLeaLfE
Kendrick Lamar is now a 22x #GRAMMYs winner 🏆
'Not Like Us' is broke the record for MOST wins for a Rap Song in #GRAMMYs history (5) pic.twitter.com/GqDjo8RwDo
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