The most unforgettable moments at the 2025 Grammys
TL;DR:
- Beyonce made history as the first Black woman in 50 years to win a Grammy in the country category
- Doechii won Best Rap Album as only the third woman ever, after Lauryn Hill and Cardi B
- Kendrick Lamar dominated with five awards and a double denim look as a subtle dig at Drake
- Chappell Roan stole the show on the red carpet in vintage Jean Paul Gaultier
- Kanye West and Bianca Censori caused controversy by showing up uninvited
Beyonce makes history in Schiaparelli
Beyonce was the night's biggest star, not just for the awards she took home, but for her looks too. She made history as the first Black woman in fifty years to win a Grammy in the country category, and she did it in a custom Schiaparelli gown with a subtle bandana pattern, embellished with sequins and beads in champagne and cream tones. The look was finished with matching long gloves, completing her old-Hollywood aura. Rodeo couture at its finest!
How did Doechii make Grammy history?
Doechii celebrated her historic win in the Best Rap Album category for Alligator Bites Never Heal in a daring Thom Browne look. Wrapped in an extremely wide pair of trousers, she teetered onto the stage, where Cardi B handed her the award. "I wanna tell you, you can do it. Anything is possible. Don't allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you that tell you that you can't be here, that you're too dark or that you're not smart enough or that you're too dramatic or you're too loud. You are exactly who you need to be, to be right where you are and I'm a testimony", she said, visibly moved. An iconic moment for the hip-hop world. Doechii won the award as only the third woman ever, after Lauryn Hill with The Fugees in 1997 and Cardi B in 2019.
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Chappell Roan in vintage Jean Paul Gaultier
Newcomer Chappell Roan drew all the attention with her theatrical vintage look from Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring/Summer 2003 Couture collection. The ballerina-inspired gown with voluminous tulle created a magical moment on the red carpet. Bonus points for her playful make-up, which underscored her eccentric style. Roan won the Grammy for Best New Artist.
Kendrick Lamar dominates in double denim
Kendrick showed up at the Grammys wrapped in a double denim look, where he was one of the night's big winners. He won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year with his diss track Not Like Us, and also took home the awards for Best Rap Song, Best Music Video and Best Rap Performance. With the 'Canadian tuxedo' he wore, an all-denim suit, Lamar threw in another subtle dig at Drake, the target of the diss track. Receiving the award for Song of the Year, he was visibly moved and paid tribute to the West Coast rap scene. "We are the culture, it's gonna always stay here and live forever", he said.
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The controversial stunt by Ye and Bianca
Kanye West and Bianca Censori caused a stir after they turned up unexpectedly, with Censori even completely naked, on the red carpet, despite not being invited. The pair posed for a few photos before they were swiftly removed by security.
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Frequently asked questions about the 2025 Grammys
How many Grammys did Beyonce win in 2025?
Beyonce won multiple Grammys during the 2025 ceremony, including a historic award in the country category. That made her the first Black woman in fifty years to receive this prize. Her custom Schiaparelli gown completed the night.
Who won Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys?
Chappell Roan won the Grammy for Best New Artist. She appeared on the red carpet in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier gown from the Spring/Summer 2003 Couture collection. Her theatrical style and playful make-up made her one of the night's most talked-about appearances.
Why did Kendrick Lamar wear double denim to the Grammys?
Kendrick Lamar deliberately chose a double denim look, also known as the 'Canadian tuxedo'. It was a subtle dig at Drake, the subject of his winning diss track Not Like Us. Lamar won five awards that night, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
