The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered a historic night at the Crypto.com Arena, hosted for the final time by Trevor Noah. Bad Bunny took home the top honor of the night, winning Album of the Year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar was the most-recognized artist, sweeping the rap categories with wins for his album GNX and the hit “Luther” featuring SZA. Other major awards went to Billie Eilish, who won Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” and Lola Young, who was named Best New Artist.
The ceremony was defined by high-energy performances and bold returns. Bruno Mars and Rosé opened the show with their global hit “APT.,” while Justin Bieber made a memorable return to the Grammy stage after four years with a stripped-down performance of “YUKON.” Lady Gaga and Tyler, the Creator both brought theatrical flair to the stage—Gaga performing “Abracadabra” through a wicker headpiece and Tyler delivering an explosive medley of new tracks.
Genre-specific categories saw both legends and newcomers shining. In the rock world, The Cure swept the alternative categories for their long-awaited album Songs of a Lost World, and Baltimore’s Turnstile secured the first two Grammys of their career. Kehlani and Leon Thomas dominated the R&B fields, while Jelly Roll continued his meteoric rise by taking home three awards in the country and Christian music categories.
The night concluded with moving tributes and a final celebration of hip-hop. Reba McEntire led a soulful In Memoriam segment, and Post Malone fronted an all-star rock ensemble to honor the late Ozzy Osbourne. To close the show, the legendary duo Clipse performed “So Far Ahead” alongside Pharrell Williams, marking a triumphant end to a night that balanced new pop hits with deep musical legacies.
