Lamar has now surpassed Jay-Z's record for the most Grammys won by a rapper. Kendrick Lamar is now the most awarded rapper in Grammys history. On Sunday, the rap star, also the most-nominated artist at this year’s ceremony, won Best Rap Album for “GNX.” After Queen Latifah and last year’s Best Rap Album winner, Doechii, presented the award, Lamar took the stage to give an acceptance speech dedicated to hip-hop. “Every time I tell you this, hip-hop is gonna always be right here,” he said. “We