Rapper Eminem, who has won 15 Grammy Awards, has confidently predicted that Kendrick Lamar will dominate this year’s Grammy Awards, securing wins in all seven categories in which he is nominated. . Speaking with DJ Who Kid on SiriusXM’s Shade45, Eminem praised the Compton-based artist’s talent and left little doubt about the outcome of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on February 2nd.
“Kendrick is going to wipe that shit out. He’s going to do it, and he should,” Eminem said.
For the uninitiated, these two rap icons will face off in the hotly contested Best Rap Performance category. However, Eminem believes Kendrick’s accomplishments this year, especially his chart-topping single “Not Like Us,” make him the clear frontrunner. Reflecting on Kendrick’s influence, Eminem reiterated his admiration for the young rapper’s lyrical talent. “Kendrick is truly at the top of his game as a lyricist, not just of this generation, but of all time,” Eminem said.
Lamaze Not Like Us was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Record of the Year, and Best Music Video. Additionally, his collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin on Like That was shortlisted for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.
This isn’t the first time Eminem has publicly acknowledged Kendrick’s artistry. In 2016, he said in a statement to Genius magazine that the rapper’s debut album was groundbreaking. “The fact that this was his first proper album and that he was able to craft it into a story that intertwines with skits like this was genius. The wordplay, the expressions, the level of the beat, it’s just a masterpiece.” he wrote.
The two artists share a rich history, having performed at the 2022 Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show alongside Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Anderson .Paak and more. They previously collaborated on Eminem’s song “Love Game” from his 2013 album The Marshall Mathers LP 2.
Eminem himself was nominated for Best Rap Album this year for The Death of Slim Shady. Although the competition remains strong, Slim Shady believes Lamar will be the big winner of the night.
Beyoncé received the most nominations at this year’s Grammy Awards with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. This makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy Award history. This is the first time she has received nominations in the country and Americana categories. Previously, she and husband Jay-Z were tied for the most nominations of a career at 88th place.
