Even before Kendrick Lamar surprise dropped his album GNX in November, he was already one of the biggest stories in music this year. From his verse on “Like That” to his anthem “Not Like Us,” Kendrick put Hip Hop back in the spotlight, dismantled Drake in arguably the greatest rap beef ever, unified the West Coast and gave fans a song of the year. He put an exclamation point on this year by releasing another great album for everyone to enjoy. While the music and memories speak for themselves, Kendrick Lamar is the most nominated rapper at the 2025 Grammys with seven nominations. Additionally, he’ll take center stage again, as the halftime performer for Super Bowl 59.
- Jaleel Grandberry
FanSided Editor