Kendrick Lamar eyes record-breaking wins at 2025 AMAs

Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar is officially the ultimate music icon of this year as he bagged five Grammy Awards in February 2025.

But the groundbreaking performer is anticipated to receive more awards, as he has been nominated for 10 American Music Awards this year.

Compton's own Lamar made waves at the Grammy Awards earlier this year with his breakout Drake diss track, Not Like Us.

The track earned him nominations in four categories, and Lamar’s sweep of all four Grammy wins solidified his place as one of the most influential artists of the year.

This chart-topping song, alongside his 2024 album GNX, continues to dominate the airwaves and social media.

The rapper is up for possible wins in eight categories at the AMAs, including Artist of the Year.

If Lamar manages another sweep, he will tie a record previously held by music legends Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most awards won in a single year.

With three prior AMAs under his belt, Lamar’s sustained popularity, especially surrounding Not Like Us, makes him a top contender for even more accolades.

The track’s ongoing success, nearly a year after its release, is a testament to Lamar's continued influence in the music industry.

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