In January 2018 , Lamar 's song publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music began to expire . Top Dawg Entertainment , which represents Lamar , is seeking $ 20 to $ 40 million for the rapper 's catalogue . Lamar opened the 60th Annual Grammy Awards with a medley of " XXX " , " LUST " , " DNA " , " HUMBLE " , " King 's Dead " and Rich the Kid 's " New Freezer " . He was also nominated for seven awards , including Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for '' DAMN . '' , and the Record of the Year , Best Rap Performance , Best Rap Song , and Best Music Video for " HUMBLE " , and Best Rap/Sung Performance for " LOYALTY " with Rihanna . Lamar ultimately won five awards at the ceremony , for Best Rap Album , Best Rap Performance , Best Rap Song , Best Music Video , and Best Rap/Sung Performance
60th Annual Grammy Awards
60th Annual Grammy Awards
Kendrick Lamar