Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
The 2026 Grammys are shaping up to be a big year for Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga, who lead the nominations with nine and seven nods each.
There's also some history in the making—K-pop star Rose and Bruno Mars's APT, along with Huntr/x's Golden, scored Song of the Year nominations, showing just how global the music scene has become.
Major nods for hip-hop and K-pop
For the first time ever, three rap albums—Lamar's GNX, Tyler The Creator's Chromakopia, and Clipse's Let God Sort 'Em Out—are up for Album of the Year.
Gaga's Mayhem is also in the mix.
It's a big moment for hip-hop and K-pop fans as these genres get more love from mainstream awards than ever before.
Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny also in the mix
Bad Bunny blends reggaeton with Puerto Rican roots on his nominated album Debi Tirar Mas Fotos (up for Album and Song of the Year), while Justin Bieber grabs major nods including Best Pop Vocal Album.
New artists are battling it out for Best New Artist—and behind-the-scenes producers and songwriters are finally getting some well-deserved recognition too.