The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered a night of creativity, milestones and record-breaking achievements as music’s biggest night unfolded at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, with Tyler, The Creator, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and others etching their names into Grammy history.
In a standout moment, Tyler, The Creator won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Album Cover for his visually striking CHROMAKOPIA, marking a milestone in the awards’ evolution and celebrating the artistry behind one of the year’s most imaginative visual releases. The Best Album Cover category was introduced in 2026 to honour excellence in album artwork and design, elevating recognition for visual impact in music packaging alongside traditional sonic achievements. Tyler’s CHROMAKOPIA cover, designed in collaboration with Shaun Llewellyn and Luis “Panch” Perez, stood out in a field that included Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos and Perfume Genius’ Glory.
“This is beyond art,” Tyler said upon accepting the accolade. “It’s about how music and visuals meet — and I’m truly grateful to the art directors and teams who helped bring this vision to life.” His win reflected the Grammy’s growing embrace of innovation not only in sound but in the broader cultural aesthetics of music.
The night also belonged to Kendrick Lamar, who continued his dominance in hip-hop with multiple wins and record-setting achievements. Lamar, who led the Grammy nominations with nine nods, added several awards to his tally, including Best Rap Song for “TV Off” and Best Melodic Rap Performance with “Luther,” a collaboration with SZA that captivated critics and fans alike.
Lamar’s remarkable run this year included a historic recognition: he became the first solo artist ever nominated for Album of the Year for five consecutive studio albums, a testament to his consistency, influence and evolution in a genre that continues to shape global music.
Among other major winners, Bad Bunny took home Record of the Year for his chart-topping track DtMF, while Lady Gaga secured Best Dance-Pop Recording for her hit Abracadabra, underlining her sustained relevance and versatility in pop music. Sabrina Carpenter earned accolades for her soulful performance on “Manchild,” bringing wider attention to her emotional and introspective songwriting.
In R&B categories, Leon Thomas triumphed with Best R&B Album for Mutt, while Kehlani’s Folded earned Best R&B Song, highlighting a vibrant and exploratory landscape in contemporary rhythm and blues. The ceremony also saw standout wins for rock and alternative acts such as Turnstile and The Cure, the latter taking Best Alternative Music Album for Songs of a Lost World in a career-defining moment.
The night was hosted by Trevor Noah in what was widely billed as his final time at the helm of the Grammy ceremony, adding an emotional undertone to a night filled with spectacle and achievement.
