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It’s looking like it’s going to be a big night for Kendrick Lamar at the Grammys, don’t tell Drake, though.
The Compton rapper came into the biggest night in music with an astounding nine nominations, and he has already won three awards.
Before the Grammys officially aired, Lamar won Best Melodic Rap Performance for his infectious song Luther featuring SZA. Lamar wasn’t present at the time, so Sounwave, the song’s producer Sounwave, accepted the award on the rapper’s behalf.
Lamar’s album GNX continued to win awards, earning Best Rap Song for “TV Off” featuring Lefty Gunplay. Lamar wasn’t present for the early win, so the song’s producer, DJ Mustard, Sounwave, and Lefty Gunplay accepted on his behalf.
Also taking home an early Grammy was Doechii, who won Best Music Video for her exceptional record “Anxiety.”
Our favorite powder pusing duo, the Clipse, also won a Grammy, taking home the award Best Rap Performance for “Chains and Whips,” which also features Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams. Lamar was also nominated in the category for “TV Off.”
Amy Sussman / Clipse
To kick off the night, Kendrick Lamar won the first award presented during the telecast for Best Rap Album. He was a man of few words, but he made sure to big up the Clispe.
Salute to K.Dot, Clipse, and Doechii.
We will keep updating the winners throughout the night.
