This is the first time in Grammy history that three hip-hop releases have been nominated for Album of the Year.

Compton-born rapper Kendrick Lamar, who was among the top winners at the Grammy Awards in February, will likely be among the top nominees announced Friday for the 2026 ceremony, with Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter also among the names expected to be in the mix for the top prizes.

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammys nominations. Find the nominations, what to know and where to watch on February 1, 2026.

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods for his album GNX, competing alongside artists like Tyler, the Creator, Clipse, Pusha T, and Lady Gaga. The Grammys will be held on February 1 in Los Angeles,

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The Recording Academy announced the 2026 Grammy nominations on Friday, Nov. 7. The 68th Grammys will be Feb. 1, 2026, with the show returning live from Los Angeles. The 2026 Grammys will feature two new categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.

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Kendrick Lamar, whose “Not Like Us” single triumphed in two of the three top categories at the 2025 Grammys, has voters having still further opportunities to reward him this year, with the potent follow-through of both a smash album (“GNX”) and single (“Luther’) poised to offer the hip-hop superstar even more of a sweep in