The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered historic moments on Saturday night as Bad Bunny became the first artist to win Album of the Year with a primarily Spanish-language record, while Kendrick Lamar surpassed Jay-Z to become the most decorated rapper in Grammy history. The ceremony, held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time, celebrated achievements in music from August 2024 through August 2025.
Bad Bunny's victory with Debí Tirar Más Fotos marks a watershed moment for Latin music at the Grammys, breaking a barrier that had stood throughout the awards' 67-year history. The Puerto Rican superstar's win was met with an emotional standing ovation as he accepted the award, representing not just a personal triumph but a cultural milestone for Spanish-language artists worldwide who have long sought recognition in the traditionally English-dominated ceremony.
Kendrick Lamar dominated the evening with multiple wins from his nine nominations, including Record of the Year for Luther featuring SZA, his second consecutive victory in the category. The Compton rapper also swept the hip-hop categories, winning Best Rap Album for GNX, Best Rap Song for tv off featuring Lefty Gunplay, and Best Melodic Rap Performance. His five wins on the night pushed his career Grammy total past Jay-Z, making him the most awarded hip-hop artist in the ceremony's history.
Billie Eilish continued her Grammy success by winning Song of the Year for Wildflower alongside her brother and collaborator Finneas, while British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean was crowned Best New Artist. Lady Gaga walked away with three awards including Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem and Best Dance Pop Recording for Abracadabra, cementing her return to pop dominance.
The ceremony also witnessed Steven Spielberg achieve EGOT status when he secured the Grammy for Best Music Film as a producer on Music By John Williams, joining the elite club of artists who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. In an unexpected moment, the Dalai Lama won Best Audio Book for Meditations. Other notable winners included Cirkut as Producer of the Year and Amy Allen as Songwriter of the Year, recognizing the behind-the-scenes talent that shapes contemporary music.
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