Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen top the nominations for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards with 10 nods each, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and Post Malone. The awards will honor the most-played artists and songs of 2024, with special recognitions for Swift's Eras Tour, Lady Gaga's innovation, and Mariah Carey's iconic career. Fan voting opens January 22.
Kendrick Lamar stunned the music world by releasing a surprise album titled *GNX* on November 22, 2024, coinciding with his upcoming Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. The 12-track album features collaborations with notable artists like SZA and Kamasi Washington, and includes the diss track 'Not Like Us,' which takes aim at Drake, with whom Lamar has had a high-profile rivalry this year. While addressing themes of competition and rivalry, the album also delves into personal introspection and artistic growth. *GNX* has received positive feedback from fans and critics and is anticipated to boost streaming numbers around Lamar's Super Bowl performance.