The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, delivering a night of historic wins, emotional speeches, and electrifying performances. The evening was marked by Beyoncé finally securing her first Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter, Kendrick Lamar dominating with multiple wins, and Chappell Roan emerging as Best New Artist.
Beyoncé Claims Long-Awaited Album of the Year Win
After four previous losses in the category, Beyoncé won her first Album of the Year Grammy for Cowboy Carter, a genre-blending album that also earned her the Best Country Album award—making her the first Black woman to win in that category. Accompanied by her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé dedicated the award to Black country music trailblazers, including Linda Martell, and encouraged artists to push creative boundaries.
Kendrick Lamar Dominates with Five Wins
Kendrick Lamar had the biggest night, taking home five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for Not Like Us. In his acceptance speech, Lamar reflected on his journey from Compton and the power of rap music, stating, “We are music. Respect the art form.”
Chappell Roan Named Best New Artist
Chappell Roan’s meteoric rise was solidified with her win for Best New Artist. During her acceptance speech, she called on the music industry to provide better support for developing artists, advocating for fair wages and healthcare.
Complete List of Major 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
Best Pop Solo Performance
🏆 Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
Best Pop Vocal Album
🏆 Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
🏆 Die With a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Best Rap Album
🏆 Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii
Best Rap Performance
🏆 Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Best Country Album
🏆 Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Best Country Solo Performance
🏆 It Takes a Woman – Chris Stapleton
Best Rock Album
🏆 Hackney Diamonds – The Rolling Stones
Best Rock Performance
🏆 Now and Then – The Beatles
Best R&B Album
🏆 11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
Best R&B Performance
🏆 Saturn – SZA
Best Latin Pop Album
🏆 Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira
Memorable Performances and Tributes
- Janelle Monáe honored Quincy Jones with a performance of Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, joined by Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock.
- Shakira performed a medley before accepting her award for Best Latin Pop Album.
- Billie Eilish & Finneas performed Birds of a Feather, one of the night’s most emotional moments.
- Taylor Swift presented Beyoncé with her Best Country Album award, a landmark moment for genre diversity.
- Doechii, who won Best Rap Album, gave a heartfelt speech encouraging young Black girls to pursue their dreams.
The night also included a touching In Memoriam segment featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay and a special tribute to late Beatles member John Lennon, accepted by Sean Ono Lennon.
The 2025 Grammys were a celebration of musical excellence and artistic evolution, with diversity and boundary-pushing creativity taking center stage. With Beyoncé’s historic win, Kendrick Lamar’s dominance, and Chappell Roan’s breakthrough moment, this year’s awards will be remembered as one of the most significant in Grammy history.
