Grammy 2025 key moments you can't miss
On February 2, the 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles. Here’s a roundup of key moments you might have missed, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.

Beyoncé's historic win
Beyoncé became the first Black woman in 50 years to win a Grammy in the country category, receiving the award for her album Cowboy Carter.

Additionally, after being nominated multiple times for Album of the Year for I Am … Sasha Fierce (2008), Beyoncé (2013), Lemonade (2017), and Renaissance (2023), she finally took home the prestigious award for her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter.
Kendrick Lamar's triumph
Kendrick Lamar claimed victory in both the Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories. He also won in Best music video, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance categories for the song Not Like Us.

The song broke several records on the streaming platform Spotify and marked Lamar's fourth number-one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Just 20 hours after "Meet the Grahams," Kendrick responded to Drake's provocations with a sharp and precise track, Not Like Us, which dismantles his rival's reputation.
Tribute to Los Angeles
The show was reimagined to raise funds for MusiCares Fire Relief, a campaign aimed at helping those affected by the natural disaster. The ceremony began with a tribute to the residents of Los Angeles, firefighters, and everyone who helped the city overcome the crisis.

Against the backdrop of a video showcasing how locals united in tough times, famous artists took the stage. Among them were John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, and the band Dawes. Together, they performed the city's unofficial anthem, Randy Newman's "I Love L.A.".
Later, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars performed "California Dreamin'", honoring L.A.
Chappel Roan’s speech
Chappell Roan delivered a powerful acceptance speech upon receiving the Best New Artist award.

“I told myself if I ever won a Grammy and I got to stand up here in front of the most powerful people in music, I would demand that labels and the industry profiting millions of dollars off of artists would offer a livable wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists,” said Roan during the winning speech.
She highlighted the challenges faced by emerging artists in the music industry, particularly regarding support from record labels. Roan shared her personal experience of being signed as a minor and later dropped by her label, which left her without work experience, a job during the pandemic, or health insurance. Roan emphasized the need for record labels to provide livable wages and healthcare to artists, urging them to treat artists as valued employees.
“So record labels need to treat their artists as valuable employees with a livable wage and health insurance protection. Labels, we got you, but do you got us?” said the Best New Artist winner.
In Memory of Quincy Jones
The tribute to American record producer and composer Quincy Jones brought together stars from various generations. On stage were Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, and Jacob Collier, who performed iconic works by Jones. Cynthia Erivo and Herbie Hancock covered the song "Fly Me to the Moon". Stevie Wonder performed "Bluesette" and "We Are the World."
Charli XCX’s Brat
Charli XCX won the Best Dance/Electronic Album category for her album Brat. She also took home two more awards: Best Dance Pop Recording for "Von Dutch" and Best Recording Package for Brat.
During the ceremony, Charli XCX performed her hits "Von Dutch" and "Guess." Her performance began with an underground party in a parking garage before moving to the main stage, where models and dancers joined her. In a climactic moment, underwear rained down on the stage, which was later donated to a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Sabrina Carpenter's Short n’ Sweet

Sabrina Carpenter delivered a vibrant performance, starting with a comedic, jazz-inspired rendition of "Espresso". On stage, she appeared in a sparkling outfit inspired by a tuxedo. As the performance progressed, her attire seamlessly transformed into a blue bejeweled body suit. She then transitioned to perform "Please Please Please", incorporating elements of country music.
Sabrina Carpenter won two Grammy Awards at the 2025 ceremony: Best Pop Performance for Espresso and Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n' Sweet. She also became one of the few artists nominated in four major categories—Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist—a feat previously achieved by only 13 performers.
Lady Gaga and new song Abracadabra
Lady Gaga debuted her new single "Abracadabra" during the broadcast of the ceremony, from her upcoming album Mayhem, set for release on March 7. The music video accompanying the song showcases the battle between Gaga's light and dark sides, portrayed through stunning dance numbers featuring 40 dancers.
Doechii’s new historical achievement

Rapper Doechii won the Best Rap Album award for her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. This achievement makes Doechii the third woman to win in this category, following Cardi B. and Lauryn Hill.
Additionally, Doechii was nominated for Best New Artist, and her single "Nissan Altima" was up for Best Rap Performance.
Earlier, Kazinform News Agency reported ont 2025's most anticipated album releases.