From breakout star Chappell Roan’s iconic “Best New Artist” victory to rapper Kendrick Lamar’s complete sweep of five categories, the 2025 Grammys has become the most trending pop culture topic this year. Suppose you stumbled upon the CBS live broadcast, as so many often do. In that case, you’d have been hit with a myriad of red-carpet interviews, tragically executed glambots, and frequent clips of Taylor Swift on her feet for every performance (a true supportive queen).
There are a ton of mixed reviews surrounding this year’s ceremony, with online fans raging about Billie Eilish’s “Album of the Year” loss and expressing their discontent with THAT particular Kanye West moment. The “Album of the Year” award, specifically, is considered to be the most prestigious of the night, as many artists work incredibly hard to earn it. The shiny, gold-plated gramophone was handed off to Beyonce for her country album “Cowboy Carter,” which came as a surprise to the traditional R&B/pop singer. “It’s been a long time coming,” Taylor Swift humorously commented to Jay-Z as members of the L.A. Fire Department presented the honor. Beyonce became the fourth African-American woman to ever take home the Grammy, predecessors including Lauryn Hill, Natalie Cole, and Whitney Houston.
Earlier in the night, we celebrated pop princess Sabrina Carpenter’s well-deserved “Pop Vocal Album of the Year” win, along with female rap sensation Doechii’s “Best Rap Album,” marking a historic year for female music artists. We can’t forget about Kendrick Lamar, however, as he dominated the song and record of the year categories, showcasing the success of his diss track “Not Like Us.” If you pay attention to the lyrics, you may even spot a few hints at the intended audience of the song… but that’s beside the point.
Whether you were starstruck by Benson Boone’s majestic, acrobatic performance of his hit “Beautiful Things” or activating your BRAT summer mode watching Charli XCX, the commotion of the 2025 Grammys set you in all the feels. Even if you weren’t pleased with the winners or the *unique* fashion choices, it’s worthwhile to celebrate the annual tribute to some of the best artists of the decade.
