Grammy Winners 2026: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Dominate the 2026 Grammys

GRAMMY WINNERS 2026: Bad Bunny makes history, winning Album of the Year for ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos.’ Kendrick Lamar breaks the all-time rap record, while Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean sweep the Big Four. Get the full list of winners, performance highlights, and political speech summaries from music’s biggest night.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday night, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena, will be remembered as the night the Recording Academy finally fully embraced the global shift in music.

In a historic sweep, Bad Bunny took home both Album of the Year and Record of the Year, making his project Debí Tirar Más Fotos the first Spanish-language album to win the night’s top honor.

While the night was a celebration of artistic achievement, it was also underscored by heavy political undertones, with several winners using their acceptance speeches to speak out against immigration policies and federal enforcement.

The “Big Four” Winners

The general field categories saw a mix of veteran dominance and fresh faces. Billie Eilish secured her place in the history books with a Song of the Year win for “Wildflower”, while British soulful sensation Olivia Dean was crowned Best New Artist.

“Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out,” Bad Bunny declared during his Album of the Year speech. “We’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans.”

Kendrick Lamar: The New King of Rap

It was a monumental night for Kendrick Lamar, who entered the ceremony with nine nominations. By the time the televised portion ended, Lamar had officially surpassed Jay-Z to become the most awarded rapper in Grammy history, bringing his career total to 26 trophies.

• Best Rap Album: Lamar won for his culture-shifting project GNX.
• The Record: His wins for “TV Off” (Best Rap Performance) and “Luther” (Best Melodic Rap Performance) pushed him past the previous record of 25 held by Jay-Z.
• The Message: “Hip-hop is always going to be right here,” Lamar said. “We’re gonna be having the culture with us.”

Surprises, Snubs, and “The Cure”

While the usual suspects took home gold, the 2026 ceremony offered some long-awaited justice for industry legends.

• The Cure’s First Win: After decades of influence, The Cure won their first-ever Grammys, taking home Best Alternative Music Album for Songs of a Lost World and Best Alternative Music Performance for “Alone.”
• Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem”: Gaga’s return to dark-pop was rewarded with Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem, proving her enduring stay at the top of the pop pantheon.
• Taylor Swift’s Absence: In a rare turn, Taylor Swift was not nominated for any awards this year. This was not a snub, but a matter of eligibility—her blockbuster 2025 album Life of a Showgirl was released in October, missing the August 30 cutoff. Expect her to dominate the 2027 conversation.

Performance Highlights

The show, hosted for the sixth and final time by Trevor Noah, featured a high-octane production that utilized every inch of the arena.

1. The Opener: Rosé and Bruno Mars kicked things off with an electric, pop-punk rendition of their global smash “APT.”
2. The Airport Set: Sabrina Carpenter performed “Manchild” on a massive, airport-themed stage, complete with a functional departures board and “TSA agents” as backup dancers.
3. The New Artist Medley: In an unusual move, all eight Best New Artist nominees performed a massive medley together, transitioning from the British soul of Olivia Dean to the hypnotic K-pop of Katseye.