2025 Grammys wrap up with memorable winners and performances

A night of celebration and recognition in the music industry

By Deven Martinez, Staff Writer

Feb 6, 2025

2025 Grammys wrap up with memorable winners and performances

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Top Winners

Beyonce won Album of the Year, being the first black woman to receive this award since 1999
Kendrick Lamar wins five Grammys, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance
Doechii became one of three female black artists to win Best Rap Album
Alicia Keys won the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, an award given to an artist that has impacted not just the music industry, but the world.
Sabrina Carpenter won her first two Grammys, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance

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Stunning Performances

Billie Eilish opened with FINNEAS and performs “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” in a LA inspired terrain in tribute to the LA fire victims
Chappell Roan performed “Pink Pony Club” on a western set with a huge pink pony
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga performed “California Dreaming” instead of their expected duet “Die with a Smile”
Charli XCX performed “Von Dutch” and “GUESS,” bringing the brat tour to the Grammys

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Quincy Jones Tribute

Cynthia Erivo shocks the audience with her rendition of “Fly Me to the Moon”
Stevie Wonder performed an instrumental of “Bluesette” and guides the entire audience to sing “We Are the World”
Janelle Monae closes the tribute with a performance of “Don’t Stop Til’ You get Enough” dressed as Michael Jackson

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Drama of the Night

The Weeknd performed after four-year boycott for inclusivity
Kanye West and Bianca Censori shock the red carpet with Censori’s completely nude appearance
The audience sings along as Kendrick Lamar wins five awards for his diss track against Drake, “Not Like Us”
Billie Eilish cried after Beyonce wins Album of the Year, not her, causing fan outrage
Trevor Noah, the nights host, jokes on illegal immigrants voting in the Grammys in his opening monologue

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Looks of the Night

Chappell Roan showed up in vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, a fluffy dress with yellow and blue fabrics with a woman’s portrait on the front of the dress
Cardi B arrived in Roberto Cavalli Couture, a gold dress with feathered details and feather train
Taylor Swift appeared wearing Vivienne Westwood, a red short single strapped dress, with a bracelet on her thigh suspending the initial “T” in reference of her song “Guilty as Sin”
Sabrina Carpenter showed up in JW Anderson and Chopard, a vintage looking blue dress, with fluffy accents on the waist and train
Jaden Smith wore Louis Vuitton, a basic black suit with a house headpiece, consuming his head

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Deven Martinez, Staff Writer

Deven Martinez, a senior, is a new staff writer for the Arts and Entertainment section. Deven loves to read dystopian fiction and talk about “Cabaret,” they also spend a lot of time charging crystals and practicing with their tarot cards. Deven loves to spend time with their six younger siblings who love soccer. Deven plans to pursue their acting career and make their family proud with it.

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2025 Grammys wrap up with memorable winners and performances

Beyonce won Album of the Year, being the first black woman to receive this award since 1999

Kendrick Lamar wins five Grammys, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance

Doechii became one of three female black artists to win Best Rap Album

Alicia Keys won the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, an award given to an artist that has impacted not just the music industry, but the world.

Sabrina Carpenter won her first two Grammys, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance

Billie Eilish opened with FINNEAS and performs “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” in a LA inspired terrain in tribute to the LA fire victims

Chappell Roan performed “Pink Pony Club” on a western set with a huge pink pony

Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga performed “California Dreaming” instead of their expected duet “Die with a Smile”

Charli XCX performed “Von Dutch” and “GUESS,” bringing the brat tour to the Grammys

Cynthia Erivo shocks the audience with her rendition of “Fly Me to the Moon”

Stevie Wonder performed an instrumental of “Bluesette” and guides the entire audience to sing “We Are the World”

Janelle Monae closes the tribute with a performance of “Don’t Stop Til’ You get Enough” dressed as Michael Jackson

The Weeknd performed after four-year boycott for inclusivity

Kanye West and Bianca Censori shock the red carpet with Censori’s completely nude appearance

The audience sings along as Kendrick Lamar wins five awards for his diss track against Drake, “Not Like Us”

Billie Eilish cried after Beyonce wins Album of the Year, not her, causing fan outrage

Trevor Noah, the nights host, jokes on illegal immigrants voting in the Grammys in his opening monologue

Chappell Roan showed up in vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, a fluffy dress with yellow and blue fabrics with a woman’s portrait on the front of the dress

Cardi B arrived in Roberto Cavalli Couture, a gold dress with feathered details and feather train

Taylor Swift appeared wearing Vivienne Westwood, a red short single strapped dress, with a bracelet on her thigh suspending the initial “T” in reference of her song “Guilty as Sin”

Sabrina Carpenter showed up in JW Anderson and Chopard, a vintage looking blue dress, with fluffy accents on the waist and train

Jaden Smith wore Louis Vuitton, a basic black suit with a house headpiece, consuming his head