Kendrick Lamar earned his second Emmy on Sunday for his Tremendous Bowl LIX halftime present, pushing him one step nearer to EGOT territory.
Kendrick Lamar added one other trophy to his rising assortment after profitable the Emmy for Excellent Music Course for his Apple Music Tremendous Bowl LIX Halftime Present.
The win, introduced throughout Sunday (September 7) on the Inventive Arts Emmys on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, marks Lamar’s second profession Emmy.
His first got here in 2022 for the Tremendous Bowl LVI halftime efficiency alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. This newest honor additional cements his status as a artistic drive not simply in Hip-Hop however throughout the leisure world.
Lamar’s Tremendous Bowl LIX set was hailed for its daring visuals and layered musical path, incomes reward for mixing efficiency artwork together with his signature lyrical depth.
Although he didn’t attend the ceremony, he shared the award with music director Tony Russell.
The Inventive Arts Emmys highlight behind-the-scenes excellence in tv, together with dwell occasions and music specials. Lamar’s halftime present stood out for its formidable staging and musical execution.
That very same evening, Lamar additionally made waves on the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, the place he scored two technical wins for his “Not Like Us” video—Greatest Cinematography and Greatest Choreography.
He had 10 nominations total, second solely to Woman Gaga, who led the sector with 12.
Regardless of being up for Artist of the Yr, Lamar misplaced to Gaga. His album “GNX” additionally fell quick within the Greatest Album class, which went to Sabrina Carpenter for “Brief n’ Candy.”
His duet with SZA on “Luther” was nominated for Greatest Collaboration, whereas Ariana Grande took residence Video of the Yr for “Brighter Days Forward.”
Lamar’s Emmy win brings him nearer to EGOT standing—he now holds each Emmy and Grammy awards. He’s beforehand gained Grammys for Album of the Yr, Greatest Rap Album and Greatest Rap Efficiency.
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