The 2025 Grammy Awards proved to be a night of triumph, surprises, and groundbreaking moments as the world’s biggest stars gathered at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. From Beyoncé’s long-awaited Album of the Year win to Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking triumph, the event showcased the best in music while celebrating resilience and creativity. Hosted once again by Trevor Noah, the night was filled with jaw-dropping performances, emotional speeches, and a few unexpected twists. Let’s dive into the highlights that made this year’s Grammys an unforgettable spectacle.
Historic Wins
The 2025 Grammys made history as Beyonce received her first album of the year Grammy for “COWBOY CARTER”. This win surprised critics and shocked fans as the majority of people thought Billie Ellish was going to win for her album “Hit me Hard and Soft”. This win for Beyonce made her the first black woman to receive the award since Lauryn Hill in 1999. This achievement makes Beyonce a genre-changing powerhouse.
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” breaks rap history as it is now the most awarded rap song in Grammy history with Kendrick taking home five Grammys for the song. As most of us know the song was released last year during his battle with famous rapper Drake. With Kendrick going home with five Grammys, I think it’s safe to say he won the battle.
From performing on the streets of New York City to performing at the Grammys, Chappell Roan takes home a Grammy for best new artist.
Most Talked About Moments
Every annual Grammys has moments that become talked about for a while after the Grammys end. Kayne West used an insane marketing strategy for his new YZY women’s clothing. West’s wife Bianca Censori made headlines for all the wrong reasons as she wore a sheer see-through dress on the red carpet. The couple was escorted out of the event causing multiple headlines to come out of it. Now Ye is posting analytics of the most Google searches and it being his wife.
Billie Eilish stunned the audience as she performed dedicating to her hometown of Los Angeles which has recently been affected by wildfires. The moment raised over 7 million dollars for wildlife relief.
Notable Wins
It was a night full of memorable victories and unexpected upsets, sparking passionate reactions from viewers across social media. While some winners made history with ground-breaking achievements, others left the audience divided, with social media blowing up over surprising snubs and debated decisions. Here’s a breakdown of the night’s biggest and most talked about winners and nominees.
Album of the Year
Winner: Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé
Nominees:
- New Blue Sun by André 3000
- Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé
- Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
- BRAT by Charli xcx
- Djesse Vol. 4 by Jacob Collier
- Hit Me Hard And Soft by Billie Eilish
- The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan
- The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift
Record of the Year Winner: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar Nominees:
- “Now And Then” by The Beatles
- “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” by Beyoncé
- “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “360” by Charli xcx
- “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish
- “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
- “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone
Song of the Year Winner: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar Nominees:
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey
- “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
- “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
- “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift
- “Good Luck Babe!” by Chappel Roan
- “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- “Please Please Please” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “Texas Hold ‘Em” by Beyonce
Best New Artist Winner: Chappell Roan Nominees:
- Benson Boone
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Doechii
- Khruangbin
- RAYE
- Chappell Roan
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Best Pop Vocal Album Winner: “Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter Nominees:
- “Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “Hit Me Hard and Soft” by Billie Eilish
- “Eternal Sunshine” by Ariana Grande
- “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” by Chapell Roan
- “The Tortured Poets Department” by Taylor Swift
Best Rap Album
Winner: “Alligator Bites Never Heal” by Doechii Nominees:
- “The Auditorium Vol. 1” by Common and Pete Rock
- “Alligator Bites Never Heal” by Doechii
- “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) by Eminem
- “We Dont Trust You” by Future and Metro Boomin
- “Might Delete Later” by J. Cole
Best Country Album
Winner: Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé Nominees:
- “Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé
- “F-1 Trillion” by Post Malone
- “Deeper Well” by Kacey Musgraves
- “Higher” by Chris Stapleton
- “Whirlwind” by Lainey Wilson
Best Rock Album
Winner: “Hackney Diamonds” by The Rolling Stones
Nominees:
- “Happiness Bastards” by The Black Crowes
- “Romance” by Fontaines D.C.
- “Saviors” by Green Day
- “TANGK” by Idles
- “Dark Matter” by Pearl Jam
- “Hackney Diamonds” by The Rolling Stones
- “No Name” by Jack White
A Night to Remember
The 2025 Grammys wasn’t just another award show—it was a celebration of music, culture, and resilience. From historic wins by Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar to unforgettable performances and moments that touched hearts, this year’s ceremony showed why music remains a powerful force for connection and change.
