Veteran music critic Lenny Vaughn dissects Kendrick Lamar's unprecedented Grammy sweep at the 67th Annual Awards, where "Not Like Us" dominated both rap-specific and general field categories. This episode explores how a diss track achieved Record of the Year and Song of the Year recognition, marking a seismic shift in Grammy voting patterns. Lenny traces hip-hop's long, frustrating relationship with the Academy, from early marginalization to gradual acceptance, comparing Kendrick's trajectory to peers like Drake, Jay-Z, and Kanye. The analysis reveals the complex politics behind Grammy voting and what institutional validation means for hip-hop's cultural legitimacy. This historic night represents more than personal achievement—it's evidence of hip-hop's complete mainstream conquest

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