Kendrick Lamar is having his moment, and the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) just made it official.
With 10 nominations, Kendrick tops the charts not just musically but across the entire awards slate. From Album of the Year for his 2024 drop ‘GNX’ to Song of the Year with his Drake diss track ‘Not Like Us’, Kendrick’s dominance is loud and clear.
This year’s AMAs are stacked, but Kendrick Lamar’s American Music Awards 2025 takeover is hard to ignore. His name’s in the mix alongside heavy hitters like Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, and rising star Chappell Roan. Jennifer Lopez will host the show live from Las Vegas on May 26 – and you already know it’s going to be a night to remember.
Here’s a quick look at the major categories and some of the names Kendrick’s going head-to-head with:
Top Nominations Highlights:
Artist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, SZA, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan
Album of the Year:
- Kendrick Lamar – GNX
- Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
- Beyoncé – COWBOY CARTER
- Post Malone – F-1 Trillion
- Billie Eilish – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
- Charli XCX – BRAT
- Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Future & Metro Boomin – WE DON’T TRUST YOU
- Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- Gracie Abrams – The Secret of Us
Song of the Year:
- Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
- Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help
- Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
- Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
- Hozier – Too Sweet
- Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
- Teddy Swims – Lose Control
- Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Collab of the Year:
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Luther
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT.
- Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help
- Marshmello & Kane Brown – Miles on It
New Artist of the Year has some big first-time names too:
Chappell Roan, Gracie Abrams, Teddy Swims, Shaboozey, Benson Boone, and Tommy Richman
Other artists dominating with multiple nods include Post Malone (8), Billie Eilish, Shaboozey, and Chappell Roan (7 each). Taylor Swift isn’t far behind either with 6 nominations, and she’s already the AMAs’ most-awarded artist of all time.
Whether you’re Team Kendrick or rooting for another fave, the 2025 AMAs are shaping up to be a total banger. Let’s just say – May 26 can’t come fast enough.
Mia Brooks dives deep into the beats and rhythms of the music industry, covering everything from chart-topping albums to underground artists. With a passion for discovering new talent and exploring the stories behind the songs, Mia keeps readers updated on all things music.
