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65th Annual Grammy Awards: Kendrick Lamar Wins ‘Best Rap Album’

The Compton emcee thanked his supporters for allowing him to “share my truth.”

Kendrick Lamar won the 46th Annual Grammy Award for “Best Rap Album” with Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.

The Compton emcee took home the award over contemporaries Pusha T (It’s Almost Dry), DJ Khaled (God Did), Future (I Never Liked You), and Jack Harlow (Come Home the Kids Miss You).

During his acceptance speech, K Dot told the crowd: “Thanks to my family for giving me the courage to share my vulnerability.”

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ Is Spotify’s Most Streamed Rap Album Of 2022

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ Is Spotify’s Most Streamed Rap Album Of 2022

With the win, Lamar has now won "Best Rap Album" three times – previously being victorious for his LPs To Pimp a Butterfly in 2016 and Damn. in 2018. Earlier during the Grammys pre-ceremony proceedings, his single “The Heart Part 5” took home trophies for “Best Rap Performance” and “Best Rap Song”.

Kendrick Lamar was the most-nominated male artist at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, securing a total of eight nods. Only Beyoncé, with nine, surpassed the rapper.

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