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Kendrick Lamar leads with 9 Grammy nominations, Lady Gaga with 7, and Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas with 6 each.
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Lady Gaga’s 7 nominations showcase her longevity and reinvention, while Kendrick Lamar’s 9 nominations highlight his cultural impact.
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Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas are among the diverse and competitive lineup for the 2026 Grammys in Los Angeles.
Kendrick Lamar is once again the artist to beat at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, leading all nominees with nine nods as the Recording Academy unveiled the full list Friday morning. Lady Gaga follows close behind with seven nominations, while Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas earned six apiece, rounding out one of the most diverse and competitive lineups in recent memory.
Lady Gaga is the most nominated female artist at this year’s #Grammys, with 7 nominations. pic.twitter.com/bSbvEKPXYQ
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 7, 2025
Lamar’s nine nominations, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year for GNX, mark another high point in a career defined by consistency and cultural impact. His dominance stretches beyond rap categories; his latest work earned recognition in songwriting, production, and visual presentation. The Compton native, who has won 22 Grammys to date, remains one of the most critically acclaimed artists of his generation — though a win for Album of the Year, the top prize that has long eluded him, would be a milestone.
Lady Gaga’s seven nominations signify both longevity and reinvention. Her album Mayhem, released earlier this year, scored nominations across the general categories, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year — a first for her in a single ceremony.
Bad Bunny continues to rewrite the rules for global pop, securing six nominations, including Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, only the second all-Spanish project to reach the category. Sabrina Carpenter’s crossover ascent from Disney alum to chart-topping pop star earned her six nods, a breakthrough that underscores the Academy’s embrace of Gen Z’s streaming-driven pop class. Leon Thomas, known for his work behind the boards for artists like SZA and Ariana Grande, broke out as a solo artist this year with Electric Dusk, landing him in multiple R&B and production categories.
The 2026 Grammys ceremony is set for February 1 in Los Angeles and airing on CBS and Paramount+.
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