Kanye West has won 24 Grammy Awards. The total includes honors for his own recordings as well as awards recognizing his work as a songwriter, producer, and collaborator. His Grammy history therefore extends beyond the trophies credited simply to a Kanye West album or solo track.
West earned his first Grammys at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in 2005. He won Best Rap Album for The College Dropout, Best Rap Song for "Jesus Walks," and Best R&B Song for Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name," which he co-wrote and produced. This early success established him as both a recording artist and a behind-the-scenes creative force.
His wins span rap, R&B, and collaborative categories, reflecting the broad range of his production career. The figure can be confused with older articles that listed 21 wins, a total that was accurate at an earlier point in his career. Grammy counts can change after each ceremony, so current award databases are the safest reference; the Recording Academy lists 24 wins and 76 nominations through the 2026 Grammy Awards.