Kendrick Lamar dedicated his Grammy win for record of the year to Los Angeles, and talked about his personal connection growing up in the city and the influence it had on him as a person and an artist.
Lamar won the award for his hit song “Not Like Us,” the capstone of his feud last year with Drake. Record of the year recognizes the team behind producing a song, including the artist, producers and engineers, the Grammys said.
“This is my neck of the woods that have held me down since a young pup,” Lamar said in his acceptance speech. “I can’t give enough thanks to these places that I rolled around since high school.”
He spoke directly to the families in the areas impacted by the wildfires: “This is a true testament that we can continue to restore this city.” The Grammys ceremony this year has been working to raise money for wildfire relief.
Lamar, who already had 17 Grammys before this win, will headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show next Sunday in New Orleans.
The award was presented by Miley Cyrus.
“Even if its not you Beyoncé I might just say it is,” Cyrus joked before announcing Lamar’s win. Beyoncé was also nominated for her song “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
Kendrick vs. Drake: Lamar had one of music’s buzziest years in 2024, with much of the attention centered on a beef heard ‘round the world. The critically acclaimed rapper (and the first to have won a Pulitzer Prize) was locked in a lyrical battle with fellow artist (and former collaborator) Drake.
Drake is now battling his own record label over “Not Like Us.” The Canadian rapper and singer is suing UMG Recordings for defamation, seeking compensatory and punitive damages over the label’s publishing and promotion of the Lamar hit.
This post has been updated with additional remarks from Lamar and celebrity.land’s Lisa Respers France contributed reporting.
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