Kendrick Lamar Becomes Rap's Biggest Grammy-Winning Artist With 27 Awards

Kendrick Lamar made history at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 1) by becoming rap's most decorated Grammy winner with 27 total awards. The Compton rapper surpassed Jay-Z's previous record of 24 wins by claiming five trophies at the ceremony, including Record of the Year for "Luther," Best Rap Album for GNX, Best Rap Song for "TV Off," Best Melodic Rap Performance for "Luther," and Best Rap Performance for Clipse's "Chains & Whips." "It is hip-hop as usual, man," Lamar said while accepting Best Rap Album. "I'm not good at talking about myself, but I express it through the music. It's an honor to be here. Hip-hop is going to always be right here." Lamar entered the ceremony tied for third place with Kanye West behind Jay-Z, and he led all of this year's nominees with nine total nods. Lamar's Grammy journey began in 2014 with his seven debut nominations for Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, eventually earning his first wins in 2015.