Eminem predicts Kendrick Lamar to sweep Grammy Awards in 2025

Eminem praises Kendrick Lamar’s influence and predicts GNX will secure major wins in 2025 Grammy rap categories.

Eminem has expressed high praise for fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, predicting Lamar will dominate the rap categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards. During a Christmas Eve radio interview, Eminem reflected on his own successful year, marked by the release of The Death of Slim Shady, an album widely regarded as his best in years. Despite the acclaim, Eminem believes Kendrick Lamar is poised to secure victories across all rap categories, calling it "stiff competition."

"Kendrick's gonna sweep that sht. He's going to and he should," Eminem stated, highlighting Lamar’s unmatched influence in hip-hop. Known for acknowledging artists who push him to refine his craft, Eminem credited Lamar, J. Cole, Joyner Lucas, and Big Sean as inspirations. "I hyper-focus on people like Kendrick... watching them and how the fck they're doing their sh*t," he said.

The mutual admiration between Eminem and Lamar adds further depth to this recognition. Lamar has often credited Eminem as a significant influence on his lyrical style. Fans recently noted similarities between the two on Lamar’s standout GNX track, "Reincarnated," where they felt Lamar was channeling Eminem’s energy. "Eminem’s music has always been a blueprint for me to learn from," Lamar once shared, underscoring the mutual respect.

Eminem’s humility in recognizing Lamar’s artistry reflects his dedication to the craft. He has consistently lauded peers who inspire him, describing them as integral to his evolution as a rapper. As Grammy season approaches, all eyes are on Lamar’s GNX, a critically acclaimed album widely seen as a frontrunner.