US EditionBest 2026 Grammys Speeches: Bad Bunny, Jelly Roll, Kendrick Lamar & More
Bad Bunny's album is the first Spanish-language LP to win Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar becomes top rapper for Grammys, and Billie Eilish earns third Song of the Year.
- On Feb. 1, the 68th Grammy Awards featured Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar winning Record of the Year, and Billie Eilish winning Song of the Year.
- Against a backdrop of growing diversity among voters, the Recording Academy's 15,000 voting members recognized Debí Tirar Más Fotos, rooted in Puerto Rican folk styles.
- With nine nominations and multiple pre-telecast prizes, Kendrick Lamar became the most-awarded rapper, surpassing Jay‑Z's record of 25 trophies after winning Best Rap Album for GNX.
- Looking toward the immediate calendar, Bad Bunny's Album of the Year win sets up his Super Bowl halftime show this coming Sunday, where he told the crowd `ICE out` in his acceptance speech.
- For awards-season implications, "Golden" from Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters won Best Song Written for Visual Media and is now an Oscar contender ahead of the Academy Awards on March 15.
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More Than a Trophy: The Most Powerful Speeches of the 2026 Grammys
On music’s biggest night, the stage became more than a place for thank-youst. During the 2026 Grammy Awards, several acceptance speeches stood out for their clarity and purpose, grounding personal success in broader conversations. After winning Album of the Year, Bad Bunny used his moment to speak about dignity and identity, addressing immigration and emphasizing shared humanity. His remarks followed a historic win for a Spanish-language album a…
Bad Bunny, Lamar, K-pop make Grammy history
What happenedSeveral artists broke new ground at Sunday’s 68th annual Grammy Awards, including Bad Bunny, whose “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” became the first all-Spanish-language record to win album of the year, and Kendrick Lamar, who broke Jay-Z’s record for most-awarded rapper by scooping five more prizes. “Golden,” from the Netflix hit “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” won best song written for visual media, becoming the first K-pop song to win a Grammy. Bil…
Billie Eilish & Bad Bunny Just Made History At The Grammys
Christopher Polk/Billboard/Getty ImagesMusic’s Biggest Night ended up being significant for many artists — but for some, it was also a historic night. The 2026 Grammys, which took place on Feb. 1, served up eye-popping performances, heartwarming acceptance speeches, and shocking victories. However, many of those wins ended up breaking some records in the process. Heading into the ceremony, Kendrick Lamar led nominations with an impressive nine n…
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