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Kendrick Lamar Dominates Grammy Nominations; K-Pop Shines

11/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations, including Album of the Year for "GNX."
KATSEYE, a K-pop girl group, is nominated for Best New Artist, reflecting the Grammys' growing embrace of international talent.
The nominations highlight diversity with Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter.
Lorde and Jack Antonoff are notably absent.
The awards ceremony is set for February 9, 2026, in Los Angeles.

History

Historical Context

The Grammy Awards have faced ongoing criticism for diversity issues, notably highlighted in 2018 when only 17% of nominees were women. This scrutiny followed accusations of racial bias against Black artists, exemplified by Drake's 2017 comments. Recent nominations for Kendrick Lamar and KATSEYE indicate a shift towards greater inclusivity, reflecting the music industry's evolving commitment to diversity and representation.

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Story summary

Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations, including Album of the Year for "GNX."
KATSEYE, a K-pop girl group, is nominated for Best New Artist, reflecting the Grammys' growing embrace of international talent.
The nominations highlight diversity with Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter.
Lorde and Jack Antonoff are notably absent.
The awards ceremony is set for February 9, 2026, in Los Angeles.

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