Kendrick Lamar’s explosive track “Not Like Us” achieved historic success at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, securing five awards and setting new benchmarks in the music industry. The song, widely interpreted as a diss track aimed at Canadian rapper Drake, earned accolades for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video.
This achievement marks “Not Like Us” as the most-awarded rap song in Grammy history, surpassing previous records. It joins Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” as one of the few rap songs to win Record of the Year, and notably, it is the first diss track ever to secure both Record of the Year and Song of the Year honors.
With these wins, Lamar’s total Grammy count rises to 22, positioning him as the third most-awarded rapper, following Jay-Z and Kanye West.
During his acceptance speech for Song of the Year, Lamar expressed gratitude to his hometown, stating, “This for Compton, straight up.” He emphasized the enduring power of rap music, declaring, “We are the culture. It’s always gonna stay here and live forever. Respect the art form and get you where you need to go.”
