The Grammy Awards 2025 took place on February 2 in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the main triumphator, while Beyoncé won Album of the Year for the first time. Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter scored their debut wins.
On February 2, 2025, the 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles, once again confirming the ceremony’s status as the main barometer of the music industry. The evening was remembered not only for its large-scale performances and unexpected jury decisions, but also for clearly reflecting key trends of the contemporary scene — from socially charged hip-hop to the rethinking of dance pop.
Triumphs of the Night
The main hero of the ceremony was Kendrick Lamar, who took home five awards, including two of the most prestigious categories — Record of the Year and Song of the Year — for the track “Not Like Us”. This achievement cemented his status not just as a rap artist, but as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation. Lamar’s victory highlighted the industry’s growing demand for socially conscious, author-driven, and conceptually bold music that goes beyond commercial formulas.
A historic moment came with Beyoncé winning Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter”. Despite holding the record for the most Grammy wins in history, this category had long eluded her. The award became a symbolic recognition not only of the album itself, but of its cultural significance — as a bold genre statement and a reimagining of American musical heritage.
Debut Wins and a New Wave
Special attention was drawn to the debut wins. Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX received their first Grammy Awards, marking a clear shift of the pop scene into a phase of renewal and genre expansion.
Charli XCX was recognized in the category Best Dance Pop Recording for the track “Von Dutch”. This win sent an important signal to the electronic and club music scenes: experimental, bold pop with electronic roots is no longer on the industry’s periphery, but is confidently securing a central position.
Shakira won the award for Best Latin Pop Album, presented to her by Jennifer Lopez. This moment was more than a ceremonial gesture — it symbolized continuity and the growing influence of Latin culture on the global pop market, which has continued to expand rapidly in recent years.
The Host and Ceremony Format
The ceremony was once again hosted by Trevor Noah, who set a light, ironic, yet respectful tone for the evening. His delivery helped maintain a balance between the event’s formal prestige and a lively, modern atmosphere, making the show accessible not only to industry professionals but also to a wider audience.
Memorable and Emotional Moments
One of the most touching segments was a tribute to composer and producer Quincy Jones — a figure without whom it is impossible to imagine the history of 20th-century popular music. The tribute featured performances by Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, and Janelle Monáe, underscoring the vast scope of Jones’s influence — from jazz and soul to pop and film music.
The Legacy of the 2025 Grammys
The 2025 Grammy Awards reflected a turning point in the music industry. The ceremony showed that the Recording Academy is increasingly favoring cultural context, artistic boldness, and genre diversity over purely commercial metrics.
The evening brought together legends and a new generation, the mainstream and alternative roots, reminding us that contemporary music is not a single style, but a living, constantly evolving organism.
