2026 Grammys: Bad Bunny Makes History, Kendrick Lamar Wins Big
The 68th Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, delivered a defining moment for global pop culture, as Latin, hip-hop, and boundary-pushing pop took center stage in one of the most diverse Grammy nights in recent memory.
Leading the night was Bad Bunny, who made history by winning Album of the Year with “Debi Tirar Mas Fotos,” becoming the first artist to claim the Grammys’ top prize with a fully Spanish-language album. The Puerto Rican superstar also walked away with Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance, cementing his status as a truly global force reshaping mainstream music.
Hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar was the ceremony’s most decorated winner, taking home five Grammys, including Record of the Year for “luther,” his powerful collaboration with SZA. Kendrick also won Best Rap Album for “GNX” and appeared on the winning Best Rap Performance, underlining his continued dominance more than a decade into his career.
Pop music also enjoyed a strong showing. Lady Gaga claimed Best Pop Vocal Album with “Mayhem,” while Lola Young won Best Pop Solo Performance for the emotionally raw “Messy.” In one of the night’s most theatrical moments, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Defying Gravity,” a performance that blurred the lines between Broadway and pop spectacle.
Rising British soul star Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist, a major career milestone that confirms her crossover moment has officially arrived.
Billie Eilish added another prestigious Grammy to her collection, winning Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” co-written with her brother Finneas, continuing their reputation as one of modern pop’s most consistent creative partnerships.
Elsewhere, genre-bending creativity was rewarded across the board. Doechii won Best Music Video for “Anxiety,” while Brazilian legends Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia picked up Best Global Music Album for “Caetano e Bethania Ao Vivo,” highlighting the Grammys’ growing embrace of non-English and heritage-driven projects.
The night also celebrated music’s growing connection to film and television, with “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters winning Best Song Written for Visual Media.
From historic firsts to well-earned victories, the 2026 Grammys reflected a music industry that is louder, broader, and more global than ever—one where language barriers are fading and artistry remains king.