Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar is leading the charge at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) with a remarkable 10 nominations, setting the tone for what promises to be one of the most competitive editions of the show in recent years.
Lamar, whose critically acclaimed album GNX and the viral hit “Not Like Us” dominated charts and conversations throughout the year, has earned nods in key categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, and Collaboration of the Year. His sweeping presence across genres and formats reflects both his cultural relevance and musical versatility.
This year’s ceremony, scheduled for May 26, 2025, will take place in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+. The show will be hosted by global superstar Jennifer Lopez, promising high energy and iconic performances.
The American Music Awards, founded in 1973 by Dick Clark, remains one of the few fan-voted award shows, making it a unique celebration of artist popularity and public support. Voting for the 2025 edition is currently open at VoteAMAs.com and via the official AMAs Instagram account (@AMAs), closing on May 15, 2025.
Alongside Kendrick Lamar, other top nominees include Post Malone with 8 nominations for his genre-blending album F-1 Trillion, and Billie Eilish, who garnered 7 nods. Newcomers like Chappell Roan and Shaboozey are also making waves with multiple nominations in both general and genre-specific categories.
In a notable highlight for African music fans, the Favorite Afrobeats Artist category returns this year, with major Nigerian acts like Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, and Tems expected to be contenders—further affirming Afrobeats’ global takeover.
Here’s a snapshot of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 AMA nominations:
Artist of the Year
Album of the Year (GNX)
Song of the Year (“Not Like Us”)
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist
Favorite Hip-Hop Album (GNX)
Favorite Hip-Hop Song (“Not Like Us”)
Collaboration of the Year
Favorite Music Video
Favorite Touring Artist
Social Song of the Year
The countdown has officially begun, and all eyes are on Kendrick as fans await whether he will sweep the AMAs this year. Stay locked to The Urban Afro for full event coverage, red carpet highlights, and exclusive winner updates.
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