Kendrick Lamar gained the award for tune of the yr on the 2025 Grammys for “Not Like Us.”
Diana Ross offered Lamar with the honour, moments after he gained the award for document of the yr for a similar observe. The rapper devoted the award to “all of the West Coast artists” who’ve impressed him all through his profession, whereas additionally highlighting the significance of rap music’s affect on the business.
“On the finish of the day, nothing’s extra highly effective than rap music. We’re the tradition,” Lamar mentioned. “To the younger artists, I simply hope you respect the artform — it would get you the place you have to go.”
DJ Mustard, a producer of “Not Like Us,” joined Lamar on stage, noting that Lamar had a clear sweep on the 2025 Grammys, profitable the entire classes he was nominated in. “Any individual get the broom out,” he joked. Lamar was nominated for and gained tune of the yr, document of the yr, finest rep efficiency, finest rap tune and finest music video, all for the 2024 observe.
Lamar was nominated for tune of the yr alongside Shaboozey’s “A Bar Music (Tipsy),” Billie Eilish’s “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,” Woman Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile,” Taylor Swift and Put up Malone’s “Fortnight,” Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” and Beyoncé’s “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.”
A slew of the tune of the yr nominees, too, took the stage to carry out on Sunday evening, with performances given by Eilish, Gaga and Mars, Roan and Carpenter. Charli XCX, Shakira, Benson Boone, Doechii, RAYE and Teddy Swims, too, took the stage all through the evening.
The 2025 Grammy Awards had been hosted by Trevor Noah, which aired reside from Los Angeles on Feb. 2. Discover the entire record of the evening’s winners right here and take a look at all of the purple carpet arrivals right here.
