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Rolling Stone Predicts GRAMMYs: Kendrick Lamar and SZA Lead

10/10/2025

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Rolling Stone predicts Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" will win Record of the Year at the 2026 GRAMMYs due to its cultural impact.
The publication believes ROSÉ and Bruno Mars' "APT." should win based on its popularity and streaming success.
Other nominees include Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild," and Tyler, the Creator's "Sticky."
Nominations will be announced on November 7, 2025, with J.J. Italiano from Spotify highlighting the competitive nature of this year's predictions.

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Rolling Stone predicts Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" will win Record of the Year at the 2026 GRAMMYs due to its cultural impact.
The publication believes ROSÉ and Bruno Mars' "APT." should win based on its popularity and streaming success.
Other nominees include Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild," and Tyler, the Creator's "Sticky."
Nominations will be announced on November 7, 2025, with J.J. Italiano from Spotify highlighting the competitive nature of this year's predictions.