In a record-breaker at the 67th Grammys, Kendrick Lamar solidified himself in hip-hop's elite, becoming only the third rap artist in history to win more than 20 Grammys. Compton native Lamar's blockbuster 'Not Like Us' dominated at the ceremony, sweeping all five categories it was nominated in during the pre-show telecast at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The milestone places Kendrick Lamar in a single group with performers such as rap legends Ye, earlier known as Kanye West, and Jay-Z, both having 24 Grammys in their portfolio. Most recently, he won Best Music Video, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance, taking him to 22 Grammys in total. The achievement places him firmly in most decorated performers in music, only below Quincy Jones (28) and Stevie Wonder (25) in Black male performers.

The group of three dominant performers—Kendrick Lamar, Ye, and Jay-Z—has moved the benchmark in the field, creating a strong distance between them and Eminem, who holds 15 Grammy awards. That level of success in regards to Grammys mirrors their lasting impact in hip-hop, cementing their legacy as some of the most awarded artists ever.

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Hitting these milestones is not the only achievement for him—Kendrick Lamar is set to own the Super Bowl stage, bringing his legendary performance to one of the world’s biggest stages.

Kendrick Lamar's momentum continues unabated. Having secured a position in Grammy history, the rapper will headline the halftime performance at the Caesars Superdome for the Super Bowl halftime show on February 9, 2025, with a special performance by SZA. This performance at the big-ticket gig caps off an unprecedented year for Lamar, strengthening his stronghold in both sound and society.

Industry insiders say Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance during the Super Bowl will feature a greatest hits mashup, including tracks from his latest chart-topping releases. The SZA collaboration has generated even more buzz for a potential new music partnership between them, and an already hyped performance will have everyone even more excited for its conclusion. With such a high-profile performance in store, it will no doubt become one of 2025’s most-viewed musical events, with everyone drooling over what is in store for this superstar collaboration.

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