February 28, 2026 • Music, Fashion

Kendrick Broke Jay-Z's Grammy Record — In Custom Chanel

Kendrick Lamar accepting Grammy Award for Best Rap Album
Image: Kendrick Lamar at the 68th Grammy Awards. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello — WHUR

Kendrick Lamar took home five Grammy Awards on February 1, pushing his career total to 27 and surpassing Jay-Z's record of 25. He won Record of the Year and Best Melodic Rap Performance for "Luther" with SZA, Best Rap Album for GNX, Best Rap Song for "TV Off," and Best Rap Performance for "Chains & Whips" with Clipse. The sweep cemented him as the most decorated rapper in Grammy history.

What made the night unforgettable was the fashion. Kendrick skipped the red carpet entirely, instead debuting a custom black Chanel tuxedo directly on the center stage as he accepted Best Rap Album. He paired the look with a pearl-embellished chain and a Cartier Tank Américaine in 18k white gold with diamonds, a deliberate step away from the Rolex models he's favored in the past. The outfit was a masterclass in blending street credibility with high fashion, signaling that Kendrick's influence extends far beyond music.