The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, was a celebration of musical excellence with host Trevor Noah keeping the energy high. Kendrick Lamar dominated once again, racking up five wins and breaking Jay-Z’s record as the most-awarded rapper in Grammys history.  Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to win Album of the Year for a primarily Spanish-language project, while Billie Eilish and others delivered emotional highs. Focusing on the user’s request, here’s a breakdown of winners in major categories like rap/hip-hop, Best African Music Performance, R&B, and the “Big Four” for context. We’ll wrap with some of the craziest moments that had everyone talking!
The Big Four: General Field Winners
These set the tone for the night:
• Album of the Year: Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny   
• Record of the Year: “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA   
• Song of the Year: “Wildflower” – Billie Eilish (songwriters: Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell)   
• Best New Artist: Olivia Dean   
Rap/Hip-Hop Categories: Kendrick’s Reign Continues
Kendrick Lamar swept the rap field, adding to his legacy with introspective bars and collaborations that pushed boundaries.
• Best Rap Album: GNX – Kendrick Lamar   
• Best Rap Song: “TV Off” – Kendrick Lamar feat. Lefty Gunplay (songwriters: Jack Antonoff, Larry Jayy, Kendrick Lamar, Dijon McFarlane, Sean Momberger, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington)   
• Best Melodic Rap Performance: “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA 
• Best Rap Performance: “Chains & Whips” – Clipse, Pusha T & Malice feat. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams  
Best African Music Performance: Tyla’s Back-to-Back Triumph
The category spotlighting Africa’s global influence saw South African sensation Tyla defend her crown, proving her star power is unstoppable.
• Best African Music Performance: “Push 2 Start” – Tyla    (Beating out strong contenders like Burna Boy’s “Love” and Davido feat. Omah Lay’s “With You.”)
R&B Categories: Soulful Vibes and Fresh Voices
R&B shone with emotional depth and innovation, from traditional grooves to progressive twists.
• Best R&B Album: Mutt – Leon Thomas   
• Best R&B Song: “Folded” – Kehlani (songwriters: Darius Dixson, Andre Harris, Donovan Knight, Don Mills, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Dawit Kamal Wilson)   
• Best R&B Performance: “Folded” – Kehlani   
• Best Traditional R&B Performance: “Vibes Don’t Lie” – Leon Thomas  
• Best Progressive R&B Album: Bloom – Durand Bernarr  
