The 2025 Grammy Awards was packed with excitement, celebrating and spotlighting the very best in music across all genres. The star-studded event honored both established icons and rising stars, with major wins and thrilling performances that captivated viewers worldwide.
Once again, Beyoncé made her mark, winning Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, proving that she’s still at the top of her game. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar also had a night to remember, bagging both Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his powerful track Not Like Us. His win serves as a testament to how his unique style continues to shape and influence the music scene.
Similarly, Sabrina Carpenter took home two major wins in the pop categories, securing Best Pop Solo Performance for Espresso and Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet. In addition, Charli XCX was a standout, winning Best Dance/Electronic Album for Brat, while Justice & Tame Impala claimed Best Dance/Electronic Recording for their collaboration, Dance4Life.
In the rock category, Foo Fighters triumphed, earning Best Rock Album for Resurgence, while St. Vincent captured Best Alternative Music Album for Digital Witness. Meanwhile, R&B sensation H.E.R. was on fire, winning both Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for her hit Damage.
Beyond the Western music scene, the Grammy stage also highlighted talent from across the globe. Notably, Burna Boy claimed Best Global Music Album with African Giant Returns, while Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran won Best Latin Pop Album. Furthermore, one of the most exciting moments of the night came when Tems secured Best African Music Performance for her breakout hit Love Me JeJe. This victory underscores the growing global influence of African music.
Here’s the full list of winners from the 2025 Grammy Awards:
• 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 Solo Performance: Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
• Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
• Best Dance/Electronic Album: Charli XCX – Brat
• Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Justice & Tame Impala – Dance4Life
• Best Rock Album: Foo Fighters – Resurgence
• Best Alternative Music Album: St. Vincent – Digital Witness
• Best R&B Performance: H.E.R. – Damage
• Best R&B Song: H.E.R. – Damage
• Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
• Best Country Album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
• Best Latin Pop Album: Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
• Best Global Music Album: Burna Boy – African Giant Returns
• Best Music Video: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
• Best African Music Performance: Tems – Love Me JeJe
Ultimately, the 2025 Grammy Awards once again highlighted the diverse range of talent across the music industry. From pop to rap and global music, the event proved that no matter the genre or origin, music remains a powerful force that unites us all.