The rapper whose song “A Lot” won Best Rap Song at the 2020 Grammy Awards was 21 Savage. The song, featuring J. Cole, won at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards held in January 2020. It marked 21 Savage’s first Grammy victory.
“A Lot” was released in 2018 on 21 Savage’s album I Am > I Was. Its lyrics combine personal reflection, street history, grief, family concerns, and the pressures of success. J. Cole appears on the song’s second verse, which is why some listeners may associate the track with both artists. The song’s credited writers also included J. Cole, producer Dahi, 21 Savage, and Anthony White.
Best Rap Song is primarily a songwriting award, rather than a prize solely for vocal performance. That distinction explains why the official credit lists several songwriters while presenting the recording as 21 Savage featuring J. Cole. The award was not for “Rockstar,” another major 21 Savage collaboration with Post Malone, which received nominations at the previous Grammy ceremony.