Kendrick Lamar has received Music of the 12 months at the 2025 Grammy Awards for “Not Like Us.” The seismic diss observe towards Drake beat out Taylor Swift and Put up Malone’s “Fortnight,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Maintain ’Em,” Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!”, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please,” Shaboozey’s “A Bar Music (Tipsy),” and Woman Gaga and Bruno Mars’ duet “Die With a Smile.”
Diana Ross offered the award to Lamar, who stated, “Come on, man, Diana Ross. Come on, man. Hey, I’m star-struck.” Lamar ultimately stated, “That is what it’s about, man, as a result of, on the finish of the day, nothing extra highly effective than rap music. I don’t care what it’s. We are the tradition. It’s gon’ at all times keep right here and reside eternally. And, to the younger artists, like my man [Terrence ‘Punch’ Henderson] say, I simply hope you respect the artwork kind. That’s all. Respect the artwork kind, and get you the place you’ll want to go. All proper, salute. I recognize y’all; love y’all.”
Lamar transformed all of his “Not Like Us” nominations into victories: Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video. That implies that “Not Like Us” won as many Grammy Awards (5) because the music’s goal, Drake, has received in his complete profession (5).
