Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Rap Reigns, but Lorde Won't Slay

Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the Grammy Awards with nine nods, while notable omissions, including Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter, raise eyebrows ahead of the ceremony.

• Kendrick Lamar is the frontrunner for the 68th annual Grammy Awards with nine nominations, following his earlier wins for song and record of the year for Not Like Us.
• The Recording Academys nominations have sparked surprise, particularly with the exclusion of major artists like Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter, highlighting potential controversies.
• The Grammy Awards ceremony is set for February, where Lamars nominations and the unexpected omissions are likely to dominate discussions among fans and critics.