Kendrick Lamar Sweeps iHeartRadio Music Awards

0:00On March 29, Kendrick Lamar owned the 2026 I Heart Radio musical wards, sweeping every hip-hop category he entered and grabbing artists of. The year 2. He took home hip-hop artists of the year, hip-hop album of the year for GNX, and hip-hop song of the year for Luther with Sizzah. The ceremony went down at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Ludacris, who kept the energy high all night. Kyle Boston reshaped snagged best new hip-hop artist, shining a light on fresh talent bubbling up in the game. Fans and voters showed love across genres, with Chris Brown winning R&B artists of the year, Kylene taking R&B song for folded, and Leon Thomas, claiming best new R&B artists plus R&B album of the year for PHO OX. Taylor Swift kept her pop streak alive, winning pop artists and pop album for the life of a showgirl. The night also tipped hats the legends, handing John Melanchamp the icon award, and Ludacris the landmark award for his lasting impact on music, culture.

1:02These wins lock in Kendrick's run as the top voice in rap, proving his sound hits hard with listeners everywhere and sets the tone for what's next in, hip-hop.