Grammy Awards 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Beyoncé Bags Album of the Year as Kendrick Lamar Wins Big; Taylor Swift Leaves Empty Handed

Beyoncé won Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammys, making her the most Grammy-winning artist ever. She shared the moment with her daughter, Blue Ivy, and thanked the firefighters who presented her with the award. "It’s been many years," she said, deeply moved by the honor.

Charlie XCX stunned the crowd at the 2025 Grammys with a daring performance of Von Dutch and Guess from her upcoming album Brat. Sporting a bra and underwear, she created a rave-like atmosphere with strobe lights and appearances from her famous friends. Before her performance, Charlie explained the album's appeal, encouraging fans to embrace their messy, imperfect selves.

Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us earned the Song of the Year award at the 2025 Grammys. Presented by music legend Diana Ross, Lamar bowed down to her in respect before accepting the honor. He spoke passionately about the power of rap music, emphasizing the importance of respecting the art form.

Alicia Keys was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award on February 2 for her influence and charitable efforts. Introduced by Queen Latifah, Keys' milestones were celebrated in a tribute video. Holding hands with her 9-year-old son, Genesis, Keys spoke passionately about the power of diversity and inclusion, calling for more voices to be heard.

Kendrick Lamar's controversial diss track Not Like Us took home the coveted Record of the Year award at the 2025 Grammys. Released in May 2024, the song targets fellow rapper Drake, who is currently suing his own record label over its release and promotion.

Chris Martin performed an emotional rendition of All My Love during the 2025 Grammys In Memoriam segment. Accompanied by piano, the Coldplay frontman paid tribute to music legends lost over the past year, including Liam Payne, Kris Kristofferson, and Tito Jackson, as their images were projected behind him.

Cynthia Erivo kicked off a powerful tribute to Quincy Jones, performing Frank Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon, followed by Lainey Wilson and Jacob Collier with Let The Good Times Roll. Stevie Wonder joined Herbie Hancock for Bluesette and We Are the World, reflecting on Jones’ legacy. The tribute ended with Janelle Monáe, channeling Michael Jackson’s style, performing Don’t Stop 'til You Get Enough, celebrating Jones’ incredible impact on music.

Shakira won Best Latin Pop Album at the Grammys for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, marking her fourth Grammy. During her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to immigrants, saying, “You are loved, you are worth it.” She also paid tribute to hardworking women and thanked her sons, Milan and Sasha, who were present at the ceremony.

Lady Gaga surprised fans with the debut of her new music video for Abracadabra, during a commercial break at the Grammys. The track is from her highly anticipated upcoming album Mayhem. Gaga's return to the spotlight has fans excited for the new music and what’s to come next.

The Weeknd’s performance at the Grammys marked a surprising turn, as he put his past criticism of the Academy aside. Performing tracks from his new album Hurry Up Tomorrow, part of the After Hours trilogy, he introduced fresh songs, leaving some audience members unfamiliar with the new material.

Trevor Noah took a moment to reflect on the impact of the wildfires, urging the audience to remember the devastation. He then introduced a video showing the damage before Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga delivered a powerful, heartfelt performance of California Dreamin’, honoring California’s resilience.

Chappell Roan took home the Best New Artist award at the 2025 Grammys, standing out in a highly competitive category. With a year full of breakout stars, her win cements her rise to the top.

South London’s Raye closed the Best New Artist medley with a jazz-infused, powerhouse performance. A celebrated songwriter for stars like Beyoncé and Charli XCX, she proved her own star power with a standing ovation and a nod from host Trevor Noah, cementing her place as a singer in her own right. 

Teddy Swims wowed the crowd with a soulful performance of Lose Control before passing the spotlight to Shaboozey, who lit up the stage with Bar Song (Tipsy). The crowd, including Jennifer Lopez, couldn’t resist dancing to the country hit, which cleverly nods to J-Kwon’s 2004 classic Tipsy. 

Beyoncé won Best Country Album at the Grammys, presented by Taylor Swift. Shocked by the win, she thanked God, her family, and country artists who embraced her album. Now the first Black woman in over 50 years to win a country Grammy, she encouraged artists to follow their passions, saying, “Sometimes genre is a codeword to keep us in our place.”

Sabrina Carpenter won her first Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album with Short n’ Sweet. In her acceptance speech, she expressed how much the album meant to her, thanking her fans and family. Earlier, she performed 'Espresso,' which was Spotify's most-streamed song globally in 2024. Carpenter has quickly risen to stardom, following her success as a supporting act on Taylor Swift’s 'Eras' tour.