Grammy 2024: Winners, Kendrick Lamar’s Record & More Updates

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The Grammy Awards kicked off with a high-energy performance by Rosé and Bruno Mars, delivering a dynamic rendition of their hit song “APT,” which drew a roaring applause from the audience, according to the Associated Press.

Host Trevor Noah, returning for his sixth time leading the Grammy ceremony, opened with a monologue highlighting the diverse range of talent among this year’s nominees. He joked that Jelly Roll and Teddy Swims, with their similar facial tattoos, “should be able to unlock each other’s phones.” Following Noah’s opening, Sabrina Carpenter took the stage to perform “Manchild,” earning a standing ovation.

Kendrick Lamar was the first winner of the night, taking home the award for Best Rap Album.

“It’s an honor to be here. Hip-hop will always be here… we’ll continue to create culture with it,” Lamar said upon accepting his award. The artist entered the evening with a leading nine nominations, solidifying his position as a dominant force in contemporary music.

This win also makes Lamar the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history, surpassing Jay-Z’s previous record.

Grammy 2026: Key Winners — Updated:

RECORD OF THE YEAR —

ALBUM OF THE YEAR —

SONG OF THE YEAR — “Wildflower” — Billie Eilish

BEST NEW ARTIST — Olivia Dean

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (NON-CLASSICAL) — Cirkut

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-CLASSICAL) — Amy Allen

BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE — “Messy” — Lola Young

BEST POP GROUP PERFORMANCE — “Defying Gravity” — Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM — “Mayhem” — Lady Gaga

BEST TRADITIONAL POP ALBUM — “A Matter Of Time” — Laufey

BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC RECORD — “End of Summer” — Tame Impala

BEST DANCE/POP RECORD — “Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga

BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC ALBUM — “Eusexua” — FKA twigs

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BEST REMIXED RECORDING — “Abracadabra” (Gesaffelstein Remix)

BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE — “Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back to the Beginning” — Yungblud Featuring Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman and II

BEST METAL PERFORMANCE — “Birds” — Turnstile

BEST ROCK ALBUM — “Never Enough” — Turnstile

BEST ROCK SONG — “As Alive as You Need Me to Be” — Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Nine Inch Nails)

BEST ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE — “Alone” — The Cure

BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM — “Songs of a Lost World” — The Cure

BEST R&B PERFORMANCE — “Folded” — Kehlani

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BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE — “Vibes Don’t Lie” — Leon Thomas

BEST R&B SONG — “Folded” — Darius Dixson, Andre Harris, Kehlani Parrish, Donovan Knight, Don Mills, Khris Riddick-Tynes and Dawit Kamal Wilson, (Kehlani)

BEST PROGRESSIVE R&B ALBUM — “Bloom” — Durand Bernarr

BEST R&B ALBUM — “Mutt” — Leon Thomas

BEST RAP PERFORMANCE — “Chains & Whips”, Clipse, Pusha T and Malice f/ Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams

BEST MELODIC RAP PERFORMANCE — “Luther” — Kendrick Lamar and SZA

BEST RAP ALBUM — “GNX” — Kendrick Lamar

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Kendrick Lamar

BEST RAP SONG — “TV Off” — Jack Antonoff, Larry Jayy, Kendrick Lamar, Dijon McFarlane, Sean Momberger, Mark Anthony Spears and Kamasi Washington, (Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay)