The 67th annual Grammy Awards lit up Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2, taking over the Crypto.com Arena for a night full of unforgettable music moments. Hosting duties? None other than Trevor Noah, who’s practically a Grammys veteran at this point—this was his fifth consecutive year at the helm!
But this year’s ceremony had a different vibe. Los Angeles was still recovering from devastating wildfires that tore through the city just weeks before, leaving behind destruction and heartbreak. Yet, as they say, the show must go on—and it did, delivering some of the most iconic Grammy moments to date.
Standout Moments from the 2025 Grammys
1) Beyoncé Finally Wins Album of the Year! 🎉👑
For 15 years, the Recording Academy had nominated Beyoncé five times in the Album of the Year category but never handed her the trophy—despite dropping game-changing albums like I Am… Sasha Fierce, Lemonade, and Renaissance. That changed on Sunday when her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter took home the biggest award of the night. Queen B looked stunned yet overjoyed, and fans around the world erupted in celebration.
2) LA Firefighters Get Their Well-Deserved Moment in the Spotlight 🚒🔥
The real heroes of Los Angeles—the firefighters who battled last month’s massive wildfires—got a standing ovation as they walked the Grammys red carpet. The audience’s respect didn’t stop there. Later in the night, these brave first responders were given the honor of presenting Beyoncé with her Album of the Year award, making the moment even more special and emotional.
3) Kendrick Lamar Dominates with ‘Not Like Us’ 🏆🔥
Kendrick Lamar came to win, and win he did. His explosive diss track aimed at Drake, Not Like Us, swept every single category it was nominated for—including Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year. In his final speech of the night, Lamar summed it up best:
“There’s nothing more powerful than rap music.”
4) Taylor Swift’s Subtle (But Not-So-Subtle) Tribute to Travis Kelce ❤️🏈
Taylor Swift had the internet buzzing before she even stepped into the arena, thanks to her fiery red mini dress and a ruby chain wrapped around her thigh. It wasn’t just a fashion statement—it was a nod to her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, who couldn’t make it for the second year in a row due to football commitments. Fans immediately connected the chain to her song Guilty as Sin?, where she sings, “What if he’s written mine on my upper thigh only in my mind?” Coincidence? Definitely not.