Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar Dominate at the 2025 Grammy Awards
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held last night at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, saw a mix of expected wins and surprising upsets. While the night celebrated the best in music across genres, it was Beyoncé's long-awaited win for Album of the Year that truly stole the show. After years of being nominated and often considered a frontrunner, Beyoncé finally took home the coveted award for her critically acclaimed album Cowboy Carter.
But Beyoncé wasn't the only big winner of the night. Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, taking home both Song and Record of the Year for his powerful diss track "Not Like Us." Lamar's wins highlighted the impact of his music and his ability to capture the cultural zeitgeist. Elsewhere, Chappell Roan was crowned Best New Artist, signaling her arrival as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry in 2025.
Here's a list of winners in some of the more competitive categories:
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 Duo/Group Performance
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars - “Die With A Smile”
Best R&B Album
Chris Brown - “11:11 (Deluxe)”
Best R&B Song
SZA - "Saturn"
Best Rap Album
Doechii - “Alligator Bites Never Heal”
Best Rap Song
Kendrick Lamar - "Not Like Us"
Best Rap Performance
Kendrick Lamar - "Not Like Us"
Best Rock Album
The Rolling Stones - “Hackney Diamonds”
Best Latin Pop Album
Shakira - “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran”
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Charli XCX - “Brat”
Best Country Album
Beyoncé - "Cowboy Carter"
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus - “II Most Wanted”
Best Music Video
Kendrick Lamar - "Not Like Us"