The Compton MC is among the most awarded rap artists in the show's history, with 57 nominations and 22 wins throughout his music career.

Kendrick Lamar appeared for the first time during last night’s Grammys ceremony midway through the broadcast, when he ascended the stage—with a barely contained smile—to accept record of the year honors for his death-blow diss track “Not Like Us.”

Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar took home the most coveted trophies at Sunday’s Grammys after being overlooked for “many, many years.”