Eminem predicts that Kendrick Lamar will win the Grammy Awards in 2025

Eminem has heaped praise on fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar and predicts that Lamar will dominate the rap categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards. During a radio interview on Christmas Eve, Eminem reflected on his own successful year, marked by the release of The Death of Slim Shady, an album widely considered his best in years. Despite the accolade, Eminem believes Kendrick Lamar is poised to secure wins across all rap categories, calling it “tough competition.”

“Kendrick will sweep that shit. He will and he will,” Eminem said, highlighting Lamar’s unparalleled 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 hell they do their shit,” he said.

The mutual admiration between Eminem and Lamar adds further depth to this recognition. Lamar has often credited Eminem as a major influence on his lyrical style. Fans recently noted similarities between the two on Lamar’s excellent 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, emphasizing the mutual respect.

Eminem’s humility in recognizing Lamar’s artistic abilities reflects his dedication to the craft. He has consistently praised peers who inspire him, describing them as integral to his development as a rapper. As Grammy season approaches, all eyes are on Lamar’s GNX, a critically acclaimed album widely seen as a front-runner.