Kendrick Lamar ‘didn’t feel like he belonged’ at Grammys despite triumph

Kendrick Lamar was humbled and nervous after profitable File of the Yr and Track of the Yr on the 2025 Grammy Awards , based on a physique language skilled.

Lamar, who is ready to carry out on the Tremendous Bowl halftime present efficiency this week, was up for seven awards on the ceremony, and gained File of the Yr and Track of the Yr.

He rapidly took to the stage when gathering his Track of the Yr award and devoted his win to those that misplaced all the pieces within the Pasadena and Altadena fires.

After going onto the stage to gather File of the Yr, Lemar slowly learn his accepting speech and mentioned he was dedicating the award to the folks of LA, which is the town he grew up in.

Inbaal Honigman, mentioned regardless of Kendrick being “an enormous, mainstream celebrity,” his physique language when profitable File of the Yr, was nonetheless “humble” and he didn’t really feel “snug”.

She mentioned: “He stood up, unsmiling, and lowered his head when introduced because the victor.

“Lamar wore an outfit with many pockets, and his acceptance speech notes weren’t in any of these pockets, and he nonetheless took a very long time searching for them, advised us very loud and clear that he wasn’t taking this win as a right.

“Lamar walked as much as the stage, to the sound of roaring applause, however his eyes appeared back and forth and his smile was tiny. We noticed him fidgeting together with his pockets, all indicators of nervousness.

“He appeared uncertain about what he’s meant to do with the folks already on the stage – a hi there, a cuddle? His hesitation confirmed that he’s undecided whether or not he belonged there in any respect.

“All this success, and Kendrick Lamar nonetheless felt just like the outsider.”

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“When Kendrick delivered his shifting speech, and his tribute to the town of Los Angeles, his eyes had been huge and his eyebrows raised, displaying sincerity and authenticity.

“He then humbly moved apart to let fellow artist, Mustard have the microphone, and Kendrick was nonetheless seen fidgeting together with his pockets nervously as he left the stage.

“His shout-outs to the opposite nominees within the viewers weren’t accompanied by any reveals of overconfidence, and had been quite pleasant, fond greetings.

“There have been no airs and graces about him, and he didn’t attempt to be one thing he’s not.

Inbaal mentioned when he accepted Grammy for Track of the Yr, he “was rather less nervous, however no much less humble”.

Talking to Shing Mon Chung, Senior PR Specialist, at Oddspedia, she added: “He allowed his workforce to take the microphone, whereas saying he was starstruck by receiving an award from Diana Ross. His physique language confirmed his phrases.

“His glancing eyes, his lowered head, and his fidgeting all confirmed that he was starstruck, however not solely by Diana Ross – he’s overwhelmed by the enormity of his personal success.

“The best way Kendrick stood was impartial, not too tall, not too proud. He raised his eyebrows when he mentioned ‘I recognize y’all’ – displaying sincerity.

“Any feuds or disagreements, in the mean time of profitable, appeared removed from his thoughts. As he targeted on his success, which he shared with mates and colleagues on the Grammy stage – twice – he was not specializing in arguments or negativity.”