The Grammy Award, often considered the peak of achievement in the music industry, represents a celebration of artistic excellence as well as cultural impact. The annual Grammy Award was held on February 2nd, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Highlighting key events that took place in the celebration; starting off with Beyoncé’s continuous triumphs, earning the award of Album Of The Year for her “Cowboy Carter” as well as Best Country Album. Beyoncé made history by being the first black artist to win an award in this category since Lauryn Hill in 1999. As an R&B artist, many fans claim that she dominated that genre of music. On the other hand, the superstar claims that she wasn’t expecting the win “really was not expecting this… sometimes genre is a codeword to keep us in our place as artists and I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about.”
Next off we got the dominance of Kendrick Lamar, who paved the way by winning the Big Two awards, record, and Song of the Year for his single “Not like us”, as well as Best Rap Performance, Rap Song, and Best Music video. The song “Not like Us” was originally a diss track to the Canadian rapper Drake. Who knew the song was going to be the next big hit and win five Grammy awards? His victories secured his legacy in the music industry through his unique voice as well as his ability to spark a meaningful message through his music. Lamar will continue to have a huge influence and inspire future generations.
Moving on to Chappell Roan’s sudden rise in the music industry, she had a significant impact on the award night by winning Best New Artist. Roan has drawn a lot of attention in the past few months for her heartfelt lyrics and one-of-a-kind vocals. Her victory during that night highlights a major milestone in her singing career. Ms Roan is now an upcoming artist we should all stay tuned for!
Let’s not forget the most important part of that unforgettable night, the tributes toward Los Angeles. The performance dedicated to the LA Fires featured pop artist Lady Gaga as well as R&B artist Bruno Mars. Both are known for their unwavering love and support for their community; as they have contributed significantly to disaster relief efforts, performing their hit single “Die with a Smile” which covered the classic Golden State anthem “California Dreamin.” The heartfelt performance gained the love of the audience. In addition, the Grammy award contributed to fundraising efforts in order to seize the fires and repair what’s been damaged as well as helping the citizens of LA, raising over $7 million dollars for relief initiatives.
