Grammy Awards 2026: Major Winners Highlighted at Crypto.com Arena
Trevor Noah hosted the 68th Grammys on Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena where Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga won major awards.
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Overview
Trevor Noah hosted the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026, with Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga among major winners, Recording Academy officials confirmed.
Kendrick Lamar led nominations with nine and won five awards across rap and songwriting categories, which would make him the most-awarded rapper if confirmed by Recording Academy records.
Bad Bunny won Record of the Year for "DtMF" and Album of the Year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, making it the first primarily Spanish-language album to claim album of the year, according to winners announced during the primetime telecast.
Lady Gaga won Best Dance Pop Recording for "Abracadabra" and MAYHEM was nominated for Album of the Year, a night that also saw Cirkut named Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, officials said.
The ceremony featured performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse, Pharrell Williams and all eight Best New Artist nominees, and the show will stream on Paramount+ and aired on CBS; industry observers said the results could shift streaming and tour revenues next quarter.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the Grammys through a star-driven, celebratory frame: leads emphasize Kendrick Lamar and record-breaking possibilities, spotlight Bad Bunny's Spanish-language milestone, and use upbeat language ("gonna be golden," "ripe with record-breaking possibilities"). Editorial choices (lead placement, highlighted nominees, historic hooks) shape a competitive, legacy-focused narrative.