"Lamar's wins this year included biggies in the rap categories - best rap album for GNX and best rap song for "tv off (feat. Lefty Gunplay)" - and one of the biggest of all: record of the year, for "Luther (feat. SZA)." It's Lamar's second year in a row winning in that category. The win for "Luther" even came bundled with a surreal moment:"
"3. The category of best new artist spawned an impressive field - and an obvious winner. Give the Grammys credit for pulling together a solid assortment of best new artist nominees in The Marías, Addison Rae, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, Lola Young, Olivia Dean and sombr. And give the telecast bonus points for smooshing all eight nominees into a medley that gave each enough room to breathe."
Lamar won major awards across rap categories, taking best rap album for GNX and best rap song for "tv off (feat. Lefty Gunplay)", and claiming record of the year for "Luther (feat. SZA)", his second straight win in that category. A presentation gaffe occurred when Cher initially announced "Luther Vandross" before the winner was clarified; "Luther" takes inspiration from Vandross and samples "If This World Were Mine", prompting a tribute. The best new artist field included The Marías, Addison Rae, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, Lola Young, Olivia Dean and sombr, with Olivia Dean prevailing amid strong commercial momentum and a top-five album.
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