LOS ANGELES:

Kendrick Lamar heads into the 2026 Grammy Awards as the undisputed frontrunner, earning nine nominations in a year that reflects both the changing face of the music industry and the enduring power of artistic reinvention.

The Recording Academy announced the list on Friday night, confirming Lamar's dominance as he continues to redefine what a hip-hop artist can achieve at music's biggest night. He is followed by seven nominations landed by Lady Gaga.

Fresh from winning five golden gramophones earlier this year, the 38-year-old rapper's album 'GNX' is set to compete for the coveted album, record, and song of the year honours at the 68th Grammys, to be held in Los Angeles on February 1.

His main competition comes from Lady Gaga, who scored seven nominations for her theatrical

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