Khaberni - The 68th edition of the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony concluded in a night characterized by a mix of joy, tears, and humorous situations, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with a heavy presence of international music stars, and live broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ networks.
With his 27th win, Kendrick Lamar becomes the most Grammy-awarded rap artist in history.
The ceremony saw strong competition among prominent music scene stars, with a nominee list including notable names such as Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, along with a group of rising artists who participated in the performances for the Best New Artist award.
Tears of Bad Bunny and a historical moment
Global star Bad Bunny captured attention after winning Album of the Year for his album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos", where he was visibly moved, crying in his seat upon hearing his name, before heading to the stage to receive the award from Harry Styles.
Bad Bunny later took center stage again while receiving the Best Urban Music Album award, where he began his speech with a striking message about Trump’s immigration policies, triggering audience engagement, emphasizing the humanitarian and cultural aspects of his musical works.
Embarrassing Mistake
International star "Cher" made an embarrassing mistake while announcing the "Record of the Year" award, mistakenly calling the name of the late Luther Vandross instead of the actual winner, which was eventually revealed to be Kendrick Lamar and SZA for their song "Luther", adding a comedic and embarrassing element to the scene.
Kendrick Lamar continues to break records
Lamar continued to collect awards during the ceremony, winning Record of the Year, after the song "Luther" had earlier won the Best Melodic Rap Performance award.
Lamar spoke during his speech about the artistic legacy of Luther Vandross, whose voice was featured in the song, thus registering his 27th win in his career, becoming the rap artist with the most Grammy wins in history.
Surprises on Stage
The ceremony witnessed several surprises, including the unexpected appearance of actress Regina King during Tyler the Creator’s performance, in a theatrical segment carrying motivational messages.
Furthermore, Justin Bieber returned to the Grammy stage for the first time in four years, delivering a simple performance that garnered audience engagement, while Bruno Mars and Rosé from BLACKPINK opened the event with a powerful performance of the song "APT."
Lady Gaga's Style and Noteworthy Statements
Lady Gaga caught attention with a non-traditional look and strong performance of one of her songs, before being crowned with the Best Pop Album award, adding a new achievement to her career.
Behind the scenes, some statements stirred controversy, most notably Lainey Wilson's criticism of using artificial intelligence in music, and Kesha celebrating her first attendance at the ceremony as an independent artist owning the rights to her works.