Grammys: Lamar beats Jay-Z to win Best Rap album

ANI  |  New Delhi [India] 

It is turning out to be a great night for as he picked up his fifth trophy - Best Rap Album - at this year's

The 'HUMBLE.' hitmaker beat out Jay-Z's '4:44' for the honour, which was presented by funnyman

During his acceptance speech, the said, "From the jump thought it was about the accolades and cars and clothes but it is really about expressing yourself and putting that on the canvas for the world to evolve, for the next listener, the next generation after, that you know what I'm saying?"

"Hip-hop has done that for me", added Lamar.

The concluded his speech with a shout-out to eight-time 2018 nominee Right before exiting the stage, Lamar shouted, "for president!"

acknowledged the by giving a standing ovation to Lamar for his win.

For the second year in a row, is hosting the music's biggest night.

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First Published: Mon, January 29 2018. 08:20 IST