Kendrick Lamar earned his second Emmy on Sunday for his Super Bowl LIX halftime present, pushing him one step nearer to EGOT territory.

Kendrick Lamar added one other trophy to his rising assortment after profitable the Emmy for Outstanding music Direction for his Apple music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.

The win, introduced throughout Sunday (September 7) on the Creative Arts Emmys on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, marks Lamar’s second profession Emmy.

His first got here in 2022 for the Super Bowl LVI halftime efficiency alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. This newest honor additional cements his fame as a artistic power not simply in Hip-Hop however throughout the leisure world.

Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX set was hailed for its daring visuals and layered musical path, incomes reward for mixing efficiency artwork along with his signature lyrical depth.

Though he didn’t attend the ceremony, he shared the award with music director Tony Russell.

The Creative Arts Emmys highlight behind-the-scenes excellence in tv, together with dwell occasions and music specials. Lamar’s halftime present stood out for its formidable staging and musical execution.

That similar night time, Lamar additionally made waves on the 2025 MTV Video music Awards, the place he scored two technical wins for his “Not Like Us” video—Best Cinematography and Best Choreography.

He had 10 nominations general, second solely to Lady Gaga, who led the sector with 12.

Despite being up for Artist of the Year, Lamar misplaced to Gaga. His album “GNX” additionally fell brief within the Best Album class, which went to Sabrina Carpenter for “Short n’ Sweet.”

His duet with SZA on “Luther” was nominated for Best Collaboration, whereas Ariana Grande took dwelling Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead.”

Lamar’s Emmy win brings him nearer to EGOT standing—he now holds each Emmy and Grammy awards. He’s beforehand gained Grammys for Album of the Year, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance.

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