Kendrick Lamar received the Song of the Year Grammy for his hit single 'Not Like Us' at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. The award was presented by icon Diana Ross, who offered a poignant reflection on balancing celebration with sorrow. Lamar expressed his admiration for Ross and paid homage to West Coast rap pioneers who inspired him, emphasizing the cultural power of hip-hop.
Kendrick Lamar accepts the Song Of The Year award for"Not Like Us" on stage during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.returned to the stage at Crypto.com Arena to accept his second Big Four Grammy for song of the year on Sunday night for hit breakout hit “Not Like Us.”The award was presented by the legend Diana Ross, who offered a somber reflection on the goings on of the world.
Appearing from backstage after taking home the prize for record of the year, Lamar immediately started beaming about being handed his second trophy of the evening by The Boss herself. “Damn, that’s Diana Ross,” he said with a laugh. “I’m starstruck.”After letting his crew get a few words in , Lamar took a moment to pay tribute to the West Coast rap stars who helped build the lane he occupies today.
With his final words, Lamar offered one final message to any up-and-coming rap artists watching. “To all the young artists, like my man Punch say, I just hope you respect the art form,” he said. “It’ll get you where you need to go.” At Sunday night’s ceremony, Beyoncé led the pack of nominees with a whopping 11 nods, with Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Lamar himself and Post Malone tied for the second most nominations with seven each. Meanwhile, the jam-packed show included performances from stars such as Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Benson Boone and plenty of others.
GRAMMY AWARDS KENDRICK LAMAR SONG OF THE YEAR WEST COAST HIP-HOP DIANA ROSS
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