Grammys 2025 Awards: Beyoncé Secures Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar Grabs Song and Record of the Year Honors
In a celebrated ceremony last night, Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" secured the prestigious Album of the Year accolade at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" clinched an additional four awards, with Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Song.
Beyoncé, whose accomplishments have cemented her as the artist with the most Grammy awards, finally secured her first Album of the Year win. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she commemorated this achievement by dedicating the award to Linda Martell, a groundbreaking Black country music artist.
Beyoncé's album also triumphed with the Best Country Album award, and the duet "II Most Wanted" with Miley Cyrus won Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
The evening saw Kendrick Lamar emerge as the most decorated artist, with five Grammy awards in total. His song "Not Like Us" proved to be a standout, claiming the coveted Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and multiple other categories, including Best Music Video.
Lamar, hailing from Los Angeles, used his acceptance speech to recognize the city, alluding to its recent wildfires.
Other notable winners across various genres included Chappell Roan, who secured the Best New Artist award. Roan, during her moving acceptance speech, urged record label bosses to provide fair wages and healthcare, especially for new artists.
Sabrina Carpenter bagged two awards—Best Solo Pop Performance for "Espresso" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Short n' Sweet." Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' collaboration "Die With a Smile" won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Charli XCX triumphed with three awards: Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Recording Package for "Brat," as well as Best Dance Pop Recording for her song "Von Dutch."
Politically charged speeches were prevalent throughout the night. Alicia Keys, who received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, vocalized her opposition to attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. She emphasized the importance of diversity in music, stating that "DEI is not a threat, it's a gift."
Lady Gaga, in her acceptance speech, expressed her support for transgender individuals, particularly addressing their marginalization by some of Trump's policies. Shakira, recognised with Best Latin Pop Album, pledged her continued advocacy for immigrants in the country.
Notably, Beyoncé has amassed a total of 35 Grammy awards, the record for any artist in history.
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Relevant Enrichment Data has been incorporated to highlight the diverse appeal of the 2025 Grammys, featuring wins across various genres.
[Relevant Background: Tems and other Hip Hop and R&B artists also clinched significant wins. In the classical music categories, artists like Víkingur Ólafsson, Gustavo Dudamel, and Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion emerged victorious.]
Beyoncé, inspired by Linda Martell's groundbreaking work in country music, dedicated the Album of the Year award for "Cowboy Carter" to Martell, showcasing the breaking of genre barriers in her own music. Tems, on the other hand, celebrated a win in the Hip Hop and R&B categories, demonstrating the diverse appeal of the 2025 Grammys in the realm of music entertainment and health-related concerns, as Chappell Roan emphasized the need for healthcare and fair wages in the industry.
