Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: ‘Not Like Us’ Earns Record, Song of the Year Grammy Nominations

Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing rivalry with Drake has officially landed him back in the Grammy spotlight. The 2025 Grammy nominations, announced Friday morning, show Lamar up for seven awards, with five nominations tied to his viral diss track, “Not Like Us”—including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The track became a social media sensation, fueling the hashtag #NotLikeUs, which trended worldwide after its release.

Meanwhile, Drake received no nominations, as he has continued his stance of not submitting his work to the Grammys, citing ongoing disagreements with the Recording Academy.

The nominations cap off a turbulent year for the two former collaborators, who escalated their rivalry with bars laced with serious personal accusations. With “Not Like Us” recognized in top categories, the Recording Academy seems to endorse Lamar’s powerful approach in a feud that has kept hip-hop fans and the #NotLikeUs hashtag buzzing across platforms.