The music industry’s most prestigious night returned to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 2, 2025, marking the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Trevor Noah, hosting for the fifth consecutive year, guided audiences through an evening filled with groundbreaking achievements and unforgettable performances.
Historic Wins and Record-Breaking Moments
Beyoncé dominated the evening with a career-defining milestone, becoming the first Black woman since Lauryn Hill to claim the Album of the Year award. Her genre-defying “Cowboy Carter” secured this prestigious honor and made history as the first Black artist-led project to win Best Country Album.
Hip-hop virtuoso Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” emerged as the night’s most celebrated track, capturing both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. This unprecedented achievement established a new benchmark for rap music at the Grammys, with Lamar joining Childish Gambino in an elite circle of hip-hop artists to sweep both categories.
Rising Stars and Notable Victories
The ceremony celebrated emerging talent, with Chappell Roan earning the coveted Best New Artist title. Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter demonstrated her artistic growth by claiming dual victories in Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Album categories.
In the rap category, Doechii’s “Alligator Bites Never Heal” marked a significant moment as she became only the third female artist to secure Best Rap Album, following the pioneering footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.
Complete Winners List: Major Categories
Record of the Year
- Winner: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- Other Nominees: The Beatles, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone
Album of the Year
- Winner: “Cowboy Carter” – Beyoncé
- Other Nominees: André 3000, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Jacob Collier, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift
Song of the Year
- Winner: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- Other Nominees: The Beatles, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone
Best Pop Categories
- Pop Solo Performance Winner: “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- Pop Duo/Group Performance Winner: “Rain on Me” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
- Pop Vocal Album Winner: “Short n’ Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter
Additional Major Awards
- Best African Music Performance: “Love Me JeJe” – Tems
- Best Rap Album: “Alligator Bites Never Heal” – Doechii