Kendrick Lamar solidified his legendary status at the 2025 Grammy Awards, taking home the prestigious Record of the Year trophy for his explosive Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.”
Facing tough competition from industry heavyweights like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, The Beatles, and Sabrina Carpenter, Lamar’s victory marked a defining moment in hip-hop.
With Mustard by his side, the Compton rapper took the stage in a denim-clad ensemble, beaming with gratitude.
“First and foremost, all praise to the most high. We woke up this morning,” Lamar began, his voice carrying both pride and emotion.
He then shared a deeply personal moment, revealing that his aunt Shannon had passed away the day before… making the win even more significant.
Lamar dedicated the award to his roots, paying homage to Compton, Watts, Long Beach, Inglewood, Hollywood, the Valley, and beyond.
“This is my neck of the woods that held me down since a young pup,” he reflected. “Since I was in the studio scrapping to write the best raps and make records like these. I can’t give enough thanks to these places that shaped me.”
With this win, Kendrick Lamar not only secured another Grammy but also reinforced his reign as one of hip-hop’s greatest storytellers.
