Producers opted for raw, unplugged moments over elaborate staging this year.

Billie Eilish continued her winning streak with “What Was I Made For?”—technically from the Barbie soundtrack, but recognized in 2025 for its enduring cultural impact. The win underscored the Academy’s ongoing admiration for the sibling duo of Billie and Finneas.

The night was dominated by two major forces in music: and Kendrick Lamar .

Kendrick Lamar entered the ceremony with 22 career Grammy wins. By night's end, he had (25 wins) to become the most awarded rapper in Grammy history with 27 total wins. He added five trophies to his collection, including Record of the Year for "Luther," Best Rap Album for GNX , and Best Rap Song.

looked sharp in a black Schiaparelli suit distinguished by lace detailing at the lapel. Olivia Dean wore a black-and-white feathered Chanel gown that took the Chanel atelier 323 hours to create. Kendrick Lamar opted for a crisp Chanel tuxedo paired with Cartier.

Post Malone attempted a “genre-fluid” set moving from country ("I Had Some Help") to rock ("Chemical") to hip-hop. A soundboard malfunction cut his in-ear monitors for 45 seconds. Malone improvised by beatboxing into the microphone while his guitarist played the riff of "Circles." It was either the best recovery in Grammy history or a trainwreck. Twitter argued about it for hours.