Kendrick Lamar Leads AMAs With 10 Nominations
Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 AMAs Nominations as Taylor Swift Eyes More History
The 2025 American Music Awards are shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, with Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with a staggering 10 nominations, including the coveted Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. The announcement has set the stage for what could be a historic night for the Compton-born rapper.
Lamar’s nominations span across fan-favorite categories, and if he sweeps all eight he’s eligible to win, he’ll tie legends Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most AMAs won in a single year — a feat that would further cement his legacy in music history.
Right behind him, Taylor Swift, the most awarded artist in AMAs history with 40 wins, is up for six more trophies. The pop icon, known for her record-breaking tours and global fanbase, is looking to extend her unmatched reign at the show.
Other major names lighting up the nominee list include Post Malone, viral country-rap hybrid Shaboozey, alt-pop rising star Chappell Roan, and the ever-enigmatic Billie Eilish — proving this year’s show has something for every fan of today’s eclectic music landscape.
The nominations are based on measurable success — sales, streaming numbers, radio airplay, and touring data — but in true AMAs fashion, the fans decide who wins. Voting is now open, and the anticipation is building.
The 2025 AMAs will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on May 26, and none other than Jennifer Lopez will take the stage as host, promising a night full of surprises, performances, and unforgettable moments.
Will Kendrick Lamar make history? Can Taylor Swift continue her AMAs domination? Tune in to find out.