The heart of the music world beat fiercely on the night of February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles! The 68th Grammy Awards turned into an unforgettable evening filled not only with dazzling stage performances but also with history-making records and powerful social messages.
If you missed the night or want to catch every detail in one place, here is the most comprehensive summary of the 2026 Grammys!
Historic Achievements: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar
This year’s winners list felt like a true “battle of titans,” but two names dominated the night.
Bad Bunny’s Triumph: Bad Bunny made history by becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year with an entirely Spanish-language album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. In his acceptance speech, he touched on immigrant rights, declaring, “Music is the only universal language that breaks through barriers.”
Kendrick Lamar’s Record: Kendrick left the night on a victory lap. By reaching a total of 18 Grammys, he surpassed Jay-Z’s record and became the rapper with the most Grammy wins in history. His album GNX and the collaboration with SZA on “Luther” (Record of the Year) were the stars of the evening.
Pop World and Rising Stars
In the pop categories, both seasoned icons and fresh faces took the spotlight.
Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga: Billie claimed Song of the Year with her signature touch on “Wildflower.” Lady Gaga took home Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem, essentially saying, “I’m still here!” Gaga’s shredded basket-hat costume and jazz-club atmosphere performance became the most shared moment of the night.
Best New Artist: British star Olivia Dean delivered an emotional speech, saying, “I am the grandchild of immigrants; I am a product of courage,” as she accepted her award.
The Top of the 2026 Music World
- Album of the Year: Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos
- Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Luther”
- Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – “Wildflower”
- Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
- Best Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga – Mayhem
- Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar – GNX
- Best Alternative Album: The Cure – Songs of a Lost World
The Night’s Most Memorable Moments
The Grammys are not just about awards—they’re about chaos, fashion, and raw emotion!
- Live Broadcast Slip: Lola Young, winner of Best Pop Solo Performance, got bleeped after accidentally letting a word slip during her excited speech.
- Wicked Vibes: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought the entire arena to its feet with their performance of “Defying Gravity,” bringing a full Broadway wind into the room.
- Global Winds: Tyla won Best African Music Performance for “PUSH 2 START”; meanwhile, K-pop made history when “Golden” from the film KPop Demon Hunters became one of the rare Grammy wins for a K-pop project.
Farewell: Trevor Noah bid an emotional goodbye with jokes and heartfelt words during his sixth and final time hosting the Grammys.
Red Carpet Stars
This year, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Katseye stood out with their elegance on the red carpet. But the most creative look belonged to Tyler, The Creator, who arrived fully in his Chromakopia-themed outfit.
In the end, the 68th Grammy Awards will be remembered as the year music truly became global and borders dissolved. Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language victory and Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking night look set to shape the music trends of the coming years.
