The 68th Annual Grammy Awards returned to the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, delivering a high-energy celebration of musical innovation and seasoned artistry.
Hosted for the sixth consecutive year by the ever-charismatic Trevor Noah, the evening highlighted a year defined by cross-genre collaborations and the resurgence of hip-hop and pop royalty.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga emerged as the night’s biggest winners, sweeping multiple categories, while the top prizes were shared among a diverse slate of talent.
Lamar’s GNX and Gaga’s Mayhem dominated the technical and genre-specific fields, yet the “Big Four” awards brought several of the evening’s most surprising moments.
Beyond the trophies, the 2026 Grammys felt like a global crossroads.
This year witnessed the expansion of the Best African Music Performance category and the prominence of international stars such as Rosé and Bad Bunny.
Here is the full list of winners:
Best African Music Performance: Tyla – Push 2 Start
Best R&B Performance: Kehlani – Folded
Best Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA – Luther
Best R&B Song: Kehlani – Folded
Best Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – Wildflower
Best R&B Album: Leon Thomas – Mutt
Best Album of the Year: Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Best Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Best Pop Solo Performance: Lola Young – Messy
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
Best Dance/Pop Recording: Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Best Rap Performance: Clipse, Pusha T & Malice feat. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams – Chains & Whips
Best Melodic Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther
Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar feat. Lefty Gunplay – TV Off
Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Best Country Solo Performance: Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used To Be
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Shaboozey & Jelly Roll – Amen
Best Country Song: Tyler Childers – Bitin’ List
Best Country Album: Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken
Best Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Cirkut (Lady Gaga, Rosé, Jade)
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen (Rosé, Jennie, Sabrina Carpenter)