Who led the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods?

Kendrick Lamar led the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods.

The nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards were announced in November 2025, ahead of the February 1, 2026 ceremony. Lamar topped the field with nine nominations, placing him ahead of several artists and producers who received seven each, including Lady Gaga, Cirkut, and Jack Antonoff.

His nominations reflected the breadth of his work as both a performer and songwriter, including recognition connected with his album GNX and collaborations such as “Luther” with SZA. Bad Bunny received six nominations, while the overall list also included Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and Tyler, the Creator.

A frequent source of confusion is the difference between an artist’s total nominations and the number of categories in which the artist personally appears. Grammy tallies can include shared credits, songwriting nominations, and producer or featured-artist credits. Lamar ultimately had an especially successful night, winning five awards, including Record of the Year and Best Rap Album.