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Kendrick Leads Grammy Nominations; Bad Bunny Eyes History

2/2/2026

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Grammy Nominations Unveiled

The 2026 Grammy Awards were held February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar leading nine nominations.
Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny followed with seven and six nominations, respectively.
Bad Bunny's album Debí Tirar Más Fotos is vying to be the first Spanish-language Album of the Year winner.
Trevor Noah hosted the ceremony for the last time.
K-pop gained prominence with nominations for "Golden."

Summary

Bad Bunny Shines

Bad Bunny appeared at the 2026 Grammy Awards in a custom Schiaparelli tuxedo with corset detailing.
He is nominated for six awards, including Album of the Year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" and Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "DtMF."
He is set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on February 8.
The Grammys are hosted by Trevor Noah, with Kendrick Lamar leading nine nominations.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Grammy Awards were held on May 4, 1959, to honor musical achievements from 1958, with Frank Sinatra's "Come Fly with Me" winning Album of the Year. Over the years, the Grammys have evolved, now featuring 96 categories, reflecting diverse genres and artists like Bad Bunny, highlighting the increasing global influence on mainstream music culture.

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Grammy Nominations Unveiled

The 2026 Grammy Awards were held February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar leading nine nominations.
Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny followed with seven and six nominations, respectively.
Bad Bunny's album Debí Tirar Más Fotos is vying to be the first Spanish-language Album of the Year winner.
Trevor Noah hosted the ceremony for the last time.
K-pop gained prominence with nominations for "Golden."

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