The 67th Annual Grammy Awards brought history-making wins, passionate speeches, and unforgettable performances to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. Hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth year in a row, the night balanced its usual glitz with heartfelt tributes to the victims of the city’s recent wildfires. From Beyoncé’s long-overdue Album of the Year win to Kendrick Lamar’s commanding sweep, here are the highlights from music’s biggest night.
For Beyoncé, the moment was twenty years in the making. After four previous snubs, she finally won Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, making her the first Black woman this century to take home the Grammys’ top prize. As she stood onstage beside her daughter, Blue Ivy, she was visibly moved. “I just feel very full and very honored,” she said, dedicating the win to Linda Martell, a pioneer for Black country artists.
But Beyoncé wasn’t the only artist making history. Kendrick Lamar dominated the night, taking home Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video—all for Not Like Us, the track that became a cultural phenomenon. Accepting his awards, he dedicated them to Los Angeles, a city still reeling from the devastating wildfires. “We’re going to continue to restore this city,” he declared, listing L.A. neighborhoods from Compton to Altadena.
Doechii also made history as only the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album—following in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Cardi B. The Florida rapper and singer delivered a powerful acceptance speech, turning her moment into a rallying cry for Black women in music. “I know there’s some Black girl out there watching this, thinking this isn’t for her. But it is. You are exactly who you need to be, right where you are,” she declared, drawing a standing ovation from the crowd.
Other big winners included Chappell Roan, who claimed Best New Artist after a breakout year. Her performance of Pink Pony Club—complete with a neon pink pony and a chorus of rodeo clowns—was a fever dream of queer joy. In her acceptance speech, she turned serious, calling for industry-wide reforms to provide artists with a living wage and healthcare. “Major labels, we got you, but do you got us?” she asked,
Shakira, winning Best Latin Pop Album, dedicated her award to immigrants, saying, “You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you.” Meanwhile, Lady Gaga—accepting Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Bruno Mars—reminded the world that “Trans people are not invisible. They deserve love.”
Yet beyond the speeches, beyond the history-making wins, the Grammys delivered a night of unforgettable music.
- The Weeknd, once a fierce critic of the Grammys, made a stunning return with a surprise performance of Cry for Me and Timeless.
- Charli XCX turned the stage into a rave-fueled spectacle, while her album Brat secured her Best Dance/Electronic Album.
- Doechii, fresh off her historic win, delivered a theatrical, high-energy performance of Denial Is a River that cemented her status as a star on the rise.
- The Quincy Jones tribute was an intergenerational showcase of talent, with Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, and Herbie Hancock leading a rousing rendition of We Are the World.
Complete list of winners:
Album of the Year: Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Record of the Year: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Song of the Year: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
Pop
Best Pop Vocal Album: Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
Best Pop Solo Performance: Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Die With a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Rap
Best Rap Album: Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii
Best Rap Song: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Best Rap Performance: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Best Melodic Rap Performance: 3 – Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu
R&B
Best R&B Performance: Made For Me (Live on BET) – Muni Long
Best R&B Album: 11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
Best Traditional R&B Performance: That’s You – Lucky Daye
Best R&B Song: Saturn – SZA
Dance/Electronic
Best Dance/Electronic Album: BRAT – Charli XCX
Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Neverender – Justice & Tame Impala
Best Pop Dance Recording: Von Dutch – Charli XCX
Rock & Alternative
Best Rock Performance: Now and Then – The Beatles
Best Rock Album: Hackney Diamonds – The Rolling Stones
Best Alternative Music Album: All Born Screaming – St. Vincent
Country
Best Country Album: Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Best Country Solo Performance: It Takes a Woman – Chris Stapleton
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: II Most Wanted – Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus
Best Country Song: The Architect – Kacey Musgraves
Latin
Best Latin Pop Album: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira
Best Música Urbana Album: Las Letras Ya No Importan – Residente
Global & Reggae
Best Global Music Performance: Bemba Colora – Sheila E. featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar
Best African Music Performance: Love Me JeJe – Tems
Best Reggae Album: Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film (Deluxe) – Various Artists
Jazz & Blues
Best Jazz Vocal Album: A Joyful Holiday – Samara Joy
Best Traditional Blues Album: Swingin’ Live at The Church in Tulsa – The Taj Mahal Sextet
Best Contemporary Blues Album: Mileage – Ruthie Foster
Soundtracks & Musical Theater
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media: Dune: Part II – Hans Zimmer
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein – Bradley Cooper & Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Other Notable Wins
Dr. Dre Global Impact Award: Alicia Keys
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Daniel Nigro
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen
