The narrative of the night belonged to Nicki Minaj . After years of public feuds with the Recording Academy and multiple snubs, she finally won her first competitive Grammy: Best Rap Album for Pink Friday 3 . But the shock came earlier: Best Rap Song went to Central Cee & Dave for “Sprinter,” marking the first time a UK drill track won a major US rap category. The performance featured a rotating stage built to look like a London Underground carriage.
Within 24 hours of the ceremony, the was evident. Spotify streams for RAYE increased by 400%. SZA’s Lana returned to #1 on the Billboard 200. Lana Del Rey’s 2012 album Born to Die re-entered the top 10 of the iTunes chart, purely on nostalgia. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards -2025-2025
February 16, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM EST Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles The narrative of the night belonged to Nicki Minaj
won Best Rock Performance for "Now and Then," which became the first AI-assisted song to win a Grammy [8, 20]. Top Categories Summary Album of the Year Cowboy Carter Record of the Year Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" Song of the Year Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" Best New Artist Chappell Roan Best Pop Vocal Album Sabrina Carpenter Short n' Sweet Best Rap Album Alligator Bites Never Heal Best Country Album Cowboy Carter Best Latin Pop Album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Notable Performances & Tributes The performance featured a rotating stage built to
, who enjoyed meteoric rises during the eligibility period, brought a fresh, high-concept theatricality to the stage. Their performances were highlights of the broadcast, showcasing a shift toward camp, vocal precision, and "main character energy" that resonated deeply with younger demographics. This infusion of new blood balanced the veteran presence of artists like Taylor Swift Billie Eilish
The 2025 Grammys felt like a . The Recording Academy has finally abandoned the “ratings first” approach of stacking pop divas and embraced a weirder, more authentic mix of legacy and discovery.