Kendrick Lamar Leads the Pack as 2025 American Music Award Nominees Drop!
Get ready for a red-hot Memorial Day, because the 2025 American Music Awards are bringing the fire — and Kendrick Lamar is riding high with a staggering 10 nominations! The full list dropped yesterday, and if you’re Drake, well… it might be time to grab a stress ball because the Compton king just claimed the spotlight once again.
Coming in strong behind Kendrick is the ever-eclectic Post Malone with 8 nominations, followed by a killer trio of Billie Eilish, rising icon Chappell Roan, and viral sensation Shaboozey, each scoring 7 nods. The competition is fierce, and the category everyone’s watching is Artist of the Year — featuring a stacked lineup: Kendrick, Billie, Chappell, Postie, plus Ariana Grande, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift, and Zach Bryan. Can you say star-studded?
Shaboozey, meanwhile, is keeping things fresh in the New Artist of the Year category, showing just how quickly this genre-defying talent has captivated the industry.
Adding extra sparkle to the ceremony is none other than Jennifer Lopez, who’s bringing her glam and charm to the stage as host. Mark your calendars: the AMAs air Monday, May 26th, right on CBS, turning Memorial Day into a must-watch pop spectacle.
Will there be surprise wins? Shocking snubs? And more importantly, will Drake retaliate with a lawsuit? It’s the kind of drama only the music world can deliver.
So grab your popcorn and power up the group chat — because this year’s AMAs are shaping up to be a wild, star-packed ride.
Check the full nominee list here: Hollywood Reporter
