From stellar performances (and sure, I’m solely speaking in regards to the Black ones they nonetheless insist on parking on the finish of the present to maintain you hostage 🙄), the Grammy Awards are formally a wrap.
The 2026 ceremony went down Sunday, Feb. 1, inside L.A.’s Crypto.com Enviornment, with awards handed out throughout 95 classes. Trevor Noah returned as host for the sixth—and remaining—time, marking the top of an period as CBS aired the Grammys for the final time after greater than 50 years. Starting in 2027, the present formally strikes beneath the Disney umbrella.
Trevor Noah scattered jokes all through the evening, together with a barb aimed toward Nicki Minaj’s gladly welcomed absence and the Kendrick and Drake beef whereas standing subsequent to the “Not Like Us” rapper.
“Welcome again, essentially the most nominated artist of the 12 months Kendrick Lamar that’s proper 9 nominations everyone. Congratulations and that’s all. I’m gonna say congratulations I truly considered writing just a few jokes roasting you however then I remembered what you are able to do to mild pores and skin dues from different international locations me and my delegation are nonetheless recovering from the ache.”
Shaboozey picked up his first-ever Grammy in the course of the Premiere Ceremony, profitable Finest Nation Duo/Group Efficiency alongside Jelly Roll for “Amen.”
But it surely wasn’t only a win—it was a second as Shaboozey used his speech to tearfully honor his mom, an immigrant who labored a number of jobs for many years as a psychiatric nurse, whereas additionally calling out the present administration by reminding America precisely who constructed this nation.
“Immigrants constructed this nation—actually,” he stated. “That is for them. For all youngsters of immigrants. Thanks for bringing your tradition, your music, your tales. You give America coloration.”
Throughout his speech, Shaboozey took time to shout out his mom, who he revealed is an immigrant together with calling out ICE, saying:
“I additionally need to thank my mom, who as of at the moment, has retired from her job after 30 years working within the medical discipline as a registered nurse within the psych ward. She labored three to 4 jobs simply to supply for me and my 4 siblings as an immigrant on this nation. Thanks, mother. Immigrants constructed this nation, actually. So that is for them. For all youngsters of immigrants, that is additionally for many who got here to this nation seeking higher alternatives, to be a part of a nation that promised freedom for all and equal alternative to everybody keen to work for it. Thanks for bringing your tradition, your music, your tales and your traditions. You give America coloration, I really like y’all a lot. Thanks.”
Durand Bernarr additionally swooped up his first Grammy, sharing the genuinely heartwarming on-stage second along with his mother and father that reduce straight by means of the business gloss.
The evening’s greatest winner? Unsurprisingly, Kendrick Lamar.
The ever-evolving and Grammy reigning artist took house 5 awards, together with Finest Rap Album for GNX and File of the 12 months for “Luther” with SZA. With that Finest Rap Album win, Kendrick formally notched his twenty sixth Grammy—passing JAY-Z with 25 to turn out to be essentially the most awarded rapper in Grammy historical past.
Additionally dominating the evening was Unhealthy Bunny, who made historical past as the primary Spanish-language artist to win Album of the 12 months for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. He additionally grew to become the primary artist nominated within the Album, Music, and File of the 12 months classes in the identical 12 months.
Throughout his acceptance speeches, Unhealthy Bunny didn’t waste a second utilizing the platform. He devoted his wins to immigrants being focused by ICE and known as out what he described as a Trump-endorsed rogue group.
“I need to dedicate this award to all of the individuals who needed to go away their homeland, their nation, to comply with their desires,” he stated as he accepted the award for Album of the 12 months.
Later, whereas accepting Finest Música Urbana Album, he went even additional:
“Earlier than I say due to God, I need to say ICE out. We’re not animals. We’re not savages. We’re not aliens. We’re people—and we’re People.”
He closed with a reminder that felt particularly essential proper now:
“The hate will get extra highly effective with extra hate. The one factor stronger than hate is love.”
Past the impactful and essential speeches, the performances carried actual weight.
Lauryn Hill, Raphael Saadiq, Bilal, Leon Thomas, and Fortunate Daye delivered a strong tribute honoring D’Angelo and the late Roberta Flack.
The D’Angelo phase flowed seamlessly as Hill opening with “Nothing Even Issues,” Fortunate Daye masking “Brown Sugar,” Saadiq and Anthony Hamilton performing “Woman,” Leon Thomas on “Satan’s Pie,” Bilal delivering “Untitled (How Does It Really feel),” and Jon Batiste closing with “Africa.”
The tribute to Roberta Flack was simply as intentional. Hill and Batiste carried out “The First Time Ever I Noticed Your Face,” Leon Bridges joined for “In comparison with What,” Lalah Hathaway and October London adopted with “Nearer I Get to You,” and John Legend teamed with Chaka Khan for “The place Is the Love.”
Hill closed the tribute by reuniting with Wyclef Jean, transitioning from Flack’s “Killing Me Softly With His Music” into the Fugees’ iconic model, a full-circle second executed completely.
Elsewhere in the course of the present, Tyler, the Creator literaly burned down the stage along with his efficiency that featured a particular look from Regina King.
Whereas the Clipse and Pharrell introduced Louis Vuitton donned cocaine bars with drip to the pristine stage in an epic and grit-luxe efficiency, each side of American tradition was on full show.
Take a look at the complete checklist of winners right here.
