The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, celebrated a night of groundbreaking achievements and memorable performances. Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” clinched the coveted Album of the Year, marking her first win in this category and making her the first Black woman to receive this honor in the 21st century.
Kendrick Lamar emerged as a significant winner, securing both Record and Song of the Year for “Not Like Us,” underscoring his profound impact on the music industry.
The Best New Artist award was bestowed upon Chappell Roan, who used her acceptance speech to advocate for improved treatment of artists within the music industry.
The ceremony also highlighted international talent, with Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, winning the Best African Music Performance category for her song “Love Me JeJe.”
Complete List of Winners:
Album of the Year: Beyoncé – “Cowboy Carter”
Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Song of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter – “Short n’ Sweet”
Best Pop Solo Performance: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album: Charli XCX – “Brat”
Best Rock Performance: The Beatles – “Now and Then”
Best Rock Song: St. Vincent – “Broken Man”
Best Rock Album: The Rolling Stones – “Hackney Diamonds”
Best R&B Performance: Muni Long – “Made for Me (Live on BET)”
Best Traditional R&B Performance: Lucky Daye – “That’s You”
Best R&B Song: SZA – “Saturn”
Best R&B Album: Chris Brown – “11:11 (Deluxe)”
Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Best Rap Album: Doechii – “Alligator Bites Never Heal”
Best Country Album: Beyoncé – “Cowboy Carter”
Best Country Solo Performance: Chris Stapleton – “It Takes a Woman”
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus – “II Most Wanted”
Best Latin Pop Album: Shakira – “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran”
Best African Music Performance: Tems – “Love Me JeJe”
The evening was further enriched by a heartfelt tribute to the late Quincy Jones, featuring performances by Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, and Janelle Monáe, celebrating his enduring legacy in the music industry.
The 2025 Grammy Awards not only honored musical excellence but also highlighted the industry’s evolving landscape, celebrating both established icons and emerging talents.
