The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, delivered a night of historic moments, diverse winners, and powerful performances. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony marked a shift from recent years dominated by artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Adele, instead highlighting fresh narratives in music with groundbreaking achievements in global sounds, hip-hop, and emerging talent.
Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night’s most awarded artist, securing five wins—including Record of the Year for his collaboration “luther” with SZA—solidifying his status as the most decorated rapper in Grammy history. Bad Bunny made history by becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year with a primarily Spanish-language album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Billie Eilish and Finneas achieved a milestone by winning Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” marking their third win in the category. British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean took home Best New Artist in an emotional victory.
The evening featured electrifying performances from Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, ROSÉ, Tyler, the Creator, and others, along with surprise moments like Cher presenting Record of the Year. K-pop also earned its first Grammy win for “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters in Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Here are the winners in the major categories:
- Album of the Year: Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny
- Record of the Year: “luther” – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
- Song of the Year: “Wildflower” – Billie Eilish (songwriters: Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell)
- Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
Other notable wins included:
- Best Pop Vocal Album: Mayhem – Lady Gaga
- Best Rap Album: GNX – Kendrick Lamar
- Best Rap Song: “tv off” – Kendrick Lamar featuring Lefty Gunplay
- Best Rap Performance: “Chains & Whips” – Clipse (Pusha T & Malice) featuring Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams
The ceremony underscored the evolving landscape of music, with strong showings from global artists, hip-hop innovators, and rising stars. Bad Bunny’s win, in particular, was celebrated as a breakthrough for non-English language music on the biggest stage. Kendrick Lamar’s multiple victories further cemented his legacy following his successes in previous years.
As the industry looks ahead, with Bad Bunny set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show shortly after, the 2026 Grammys will be remembered as a celebration of diversity, innovation, and boundary-pushing artistry in music. Full details and complete category lists are available on the official Grammy website.
