Music’s biggest night returned in grand style as the 68th Grammy Awards lit up Los Angeles with stars, emotion, and historic wins.
Held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena, the ceremony celebrated the best in global music, from pop and rap to Afrobeats, jazz, and film soundtracks.
While Kendrick Lamar dominated the night with five awards, it was Bad Bunny who walked away with the most coveted prize: Album of the Year marking a major moment for Latin music on the world stage.
- Kendrick Lamar won five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Best Rap Album
- Bad Bunny claimed Album of the Year, beating several heavyweights
- Nigerian and African music gained visibility with Tyla winning Best African Music Performance
The 2026 Grammy Awards brought together the world’s biggest music stars at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with comedian and TV host Trevor Noah returning as host for the sixth consecutive year.
The Recording Academy confirmed that Kendrick Lamar led all artists with nine nominations, followed closely by Lady Gaga, producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff, who earned seven nominations each. Other major nominees included Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, SZA, Doechii, and Tyler, the Creator.
Big Wins of the Night
Kendrick Lamar emerged as the evening’s most awarded artist, winning Record of the Year for “Luther”, his collaboration with SZA, and Best Rap Album for GNX. He also secured awards for Best Rap Song, Best Melodic Rap Performance, and Best Rap Performance.
However, the night’s top honour Album of the Year went to Bad Bunny for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”.
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In the Song of the Year category, Billie Eilish took home the award for “Wildflower”, adding another major achievement to her career.
Pop, Dance, and Performance Highlights
Lady Gaga had a strong showing, winning Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem and Best Dance/Pop Recording for “Abracadabra”. Lola Young earned Best Pop Solo Performance with “Messy”, while Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Defying Gravity”.
In electronic music, FKA Twigs won Best Dance/Electronic Album, while Tame Impala claimed Best Dance/Electronic Recording.
African and Global Recognition
Africa made its mark as Tyla won Best African Music Performance for “Push 2 Start”, beating entries from Burna Boy, Davido featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid, and Eddy Kenzo.
Latin music also had a standout night, with Natalia Lafourcade winning Best Latin Pop Album, and Bad Bunny adding Best Música Urbana Album to his wins.
Rock, Country, R&B, and Beyond
Rock fans saw Turnstile dominate with wins for Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance, while The Cure claimed Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance.
In country music, Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers earned major honours, while Leon Thomas impressed in R&B categories, winning Best R&B Album.
Film, TV, and Classical Excellence
The Grammys also celebrated music beyond the charts. Ludwig Göransson won Best Score Soundtrack for Sinners, while legendary composer John Williams took home Best Music Film.
In classical music, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andris Nelsons, won Best Orchestral Performance for Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie.
Major Category Winners & Key Nominees at the 68th Grammy Awards (2026)
This table provides a breakdown of the night’s biggest awards, showing who took home the trophy against tight competition.
| Category | Winning Artist(s) | Winning Work | Notable Field Nominees |
| Album of the Year | Bad Bunny | Debí Tirar Más Fotos | Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo |
| Record of the Year | Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA | “Luther” | Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa |
| Song of the Year | Billie Eilish (Songwriters: Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell) | “Wildflower” | Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Taylor Swift |
| Best New Artist | Ice Spice | N/A | Reneé Rapp, Peso Pluma, Gracie Abrams |
| Best Pop Vocal Album | Lady Gaga | Mayhem | Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift |
| Best Rap Album | Kendrick Lamar | GNX | J. Cole, Travis Scott, Drake, Nicki Minaj |
| Best African Music Performance | Tyla | “Push 2 Start” | Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr, Davido |
| Best Dance Pop Recording | Lady Gaga | “Abracadabra” | Kylie Minogue, Troye Sivan, Charli XCX |
2026 Grammy Night: Highest Award Winners
A quick summary of the artists who dominated the night with multiple wins across various categories.
| Artist | Total Wins | Key Awards Won |
| Kendrick Lamar | 5 | Record of the Year, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song |
| Lady Gaga | 3 | Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Dance Pop Recording |
| Billie Eilish | 2 | Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance |
| Bad Bunny | 2 | Album of the Year, Best Música Urbana Album |
| SZA | 2 | Record of the Year (featured), Best R&B Song |
Historic Moments and Records Broken at the 2026 Grammys
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards saw several significant milestones achieved by major global artists.
| Artist | The Historic Achievement | Context |
| Bad Bunny | First Spanish-Language Album of the Year | His win for Debí Tirar Más Fotos is the first time in the 68-year history of the Grammys that an album performed entirely in Spanish won the top prize. |
| Billie Eilish | Most Song of the Year Wins (Solo) | With her win for “Wildflower,” Billie Eilish now holds the record for the most wins in this specific songwriting category (3 wins by age 24). |
Spotlight on African Music: Tyla’s Consecutive Win
South African sensation Tyla continues to dominate the recently established African Music Performance category.
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| Year | Winner | Song | Significance |
| 2026 (68th Grammys) | Tyla | “Push 2 Start” | Defended her title against heavyweights like Burna Boy and Davido. |
| 2025 (67th Grammys) | Tyla | “Water” | Winner of the inaugural (first-ever) award in this category. |
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