The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered a night of history, emotion, and show-stopping moments. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny clinched Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos! — a groundbreaking first for a Spanish-language album. Bad Bunny was visibly emotional, covering his face in disbelief before taking the stage. He even used his speech to take a stand: “ICE out,” he proclaimed, adding, “we’re humans… the only thing more powerful than hate is love,” which brought the crowd to its feet.
Kendrick Lamar continued his Grammy reign, picking up five awards and becoming the most decorated rapper ever with 27 total wins. His haul included Record of the Year for “Luther,” an introspective collaboration with SZA. “I’m not good at talking about myself but I express it through the music,” Lamar said on stage as he accepted the honor, while SZA urged, “Please don’t fall into despair… we need each other,” during their speech.
In R&B, Kehlani scored two trophies, including Best R&B Song for her soulful hit “Folded.” On the red carpet, she didn’t mince words, saying she wanted to “f*** ICE” and arguing that artists are “too powerful” to stay silent. Over in Pop, Lady Gaga won Best Pop Vocal Album (for her album Mayhem) as well as a dance-pop award. “Always listen to yourself,” Gaga urged female artists in her acceptance speech. Olivia Dean took home Best New Artists.
Country music had its moment as well. Genre-blending singer Jelly Roll earned a Grammy for his country album, while stalwarts Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers won for country solo performance and song, respectively. From heartfelt speeches to a comedic mix-up (Cher accidentally announcing the wrong winner), the 2026 Grammys were an unforgettable celebration of music and message.
