The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 2, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena, bringing together the biggest names in music for a night of historic wins, emotional speeches, and unforgettable performances. Trevor Noah hosted the ceremony for his fifth consecutive year. 

This year’s event came after a difficult January, when two of the city’s worst wildfires burned through 37,469 acres in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades. In response, much of the show was dedicated to fire relief efforts, with over $7 million raised to support rebuilding and recovery. Several pre-Grammy events were canceled out of respect for those affected, and the Recording Academy launched the relief effort with a $1 million donation through its MusiCares charity.

Amid the challenges, the 2025 Grammys remained a celebration of music and resilience, bringing people together through powerful performances and meaningful moments. Here are some highlights you may have missed!

Beyoncé Makes History (Again)

Beyonce, a 35-time Grammy winner, took home Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, making her the first Black woman to win a country Grammy since Lauryn Hill in 1999, over 50 years ago. Oh, and she also won Best Country Album for the same record. Earlier in the day, she grabbed another win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Miley Cyrus for II MOST WANTED.

In her speech, Beyoncé reflected on the barriers in the music industry. “Sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists,” she said, encouraging others to stay true to their passions. She wrapped up by thanking God, her family, her fans, and the country artists who welcomed her into the genre.

Sabrina Carpenter Takes the Stage and Wins Her First Grammy

Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her performance with a jazzy version of Espresso, then smoothly transitioned into Please Please Please. She looked amazing in a glittery tuxedo dress, which she ripped off to reveal a sparkly baby-blue bodice. As usual, she entertained the audience with intentional playful mistakes, a move that’s become part of her style.

Later, she won Best Pop Vocal for Short n Sweet, marking her first Grammy win. And in total. Sabrina Carpenter won three awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet, and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Espresso.” In her speech, she thanked her fans, the Recording Academy, and her mom for all the support, and even joked about saying “hell” three times.

Kendrick Lamar Dominates With “Not Like Us”

Diana Ross received a standing ovation as she presented Song of the Year, which went to Kendrick Lamar for Not Like Us. The song won all five nominations, making it the most awarded rap song in Grammy history. Kendrick, who walked away with five wins that night: Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video, and most significantly, Song and Record of the Year, admitted he was “starstruck” accepting the award from Ross. He dedicated the win to his partner Whitney Alford, who stars in the music video, and gave a shoutout to underground L.A. rap acts.

Drake, who has a history with Lamar, was noticeably absent from the ceremony, which made his absence even more obvious, especially since Not Like Us was such a powerful diss track. Kendrick encouraged others to “respect the art form,” saying, “Nothing is more important than rap music.”

Doechii Wins Best Rap Album and Delivers Powerful Performance

Doechii won Best Rap Album for her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal at the 2025 Grammys, becoming the third woman in history to win the award. She joined Lauryn Hill and Cardi B, who presented the award. The 26-year-old from Tampa, Fla. is known for her bold storytelling and clever lyrics, quickly rising as a standout artist on T.D.E. with hits like What It Is (Block Boy), Persuasive, and Denial is a River.

In her acceptance speech, Doechii thanked God, her mom, and encouraged Black women to keep pushing past stereotypes. “I am a testimony,” she said. Later that night, she performed Denial is a River, her breakout song, with an energetic and powerful performance.

Chappell Roan Wins Best New Artist

Chappell Roan took home the Best New Artist award at the 2025 Grammys. Known for her unique sound and powerful music, she has quickly become a rising star in the music industry. Her music, which tells deep and emotional stories, has gained a lot of attention. During the ceremony, Chappell gave a high-energy, theatrical performance of her hit Pink Pony Club, riding on a giant pink pony surrounded by rodeo clowns.

Chappell is also known for speaking out about important issues, like supporting transgender people and healthcare. She uses her platform to raise awareness and push for change in the music world.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars took home Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Die With A Smile. Other nominees in the category included Gracie Abrams featuring Taylor Swift, Beyoncé featuring Post Malone, Charli XCX, and Ariana Grande with Brandy & Monica. Gaga and Bruno accepted their award and gave a heartfelt speech about the song.

Best Dance/Electronic Recording Goes to “Neverender” by Justice and Tame Impala

Justice and Tame Impala won Best Dance/Electronic Recording for Neverender. It was exciting to see both artists win, especially since Neverender is such a great track. This was also Tame Impala’s first Grammy win, which made it even more special.

Charli XCX Wins Big at the 2025 Grammys

Charli XCX was nominated for eight Grammys in 2025 and brought her signature futuristic pop sound to the stage with performances of Von Dutch and Guess from her Grammy-winning album BRAT.

Along with Album of the Year, Charli was nominated for Record of the Year (360), Best Pop Solo Performance (Apple), Best Pop Dance Recording (Von Dutch), Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (Guess), and Best Music Video (360). She walked away with three wins: Best Dance Pop Recording for Von Dutch, Best Dance/Electronic Album for BRAT, and Best Recording Package for BRAT.

The 2025 Grammys were a night full of amazing performances and memorable wins. Artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and Chappell Roan made history, while Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX also stood out. It was a true celebration of music and talent, showing how music truly brings all types of people together.