Kendrick Lamar Dominates 2025 American Music Awards Nominations with 10 Nods

Kendrick Lamar has made waves in the music industry once again, leading the 2025 American Music Awards nominations with an impressive ten nods, more than any other artist this year. Already a three-time AMA winner, Lamar’s nominations span major categories, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for his acclaimed project GNX, and Song of the Year with Not Like Us. He’s also dominating the Favorite Hip-Hop Song category, securing three separate nominations for his hit singles Not Like Us, Luther (with SZA), and Like That (with Future & Metro Boomin).

Lamar’s strong showing could see him tie icons Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most AMA wins in a single year if he sweeps all his nominated categories. This stunning performance reflects both his consistent artistic impact and the evolving tastes of music fans, with winners at the AMAs determined by a blend of sales, streaming, airplay, and direct fan votes.

This year’s nominations list also highlights the dynamic, trending nature of the industry, with Post Malone close behind at eight nominations and artists like Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey earning significant recognition. The 2025 AMAs, set to be hosted by Jennifer Lopez on May 26 in Las Vegas, promise an exciting showcase of the best in contemporary music, with genre-crossing collaborations and new talent on full display.