Beyoncé has won more Grammy Awards than anyone in history, but there was always one big category missing from her trophy case: album of the year.

That changed Sunday night, as her genre-bending “Cowboy Carter” took top honors and .

Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar, meanwhile, completed a victory lap after last summer’s beef with Drake. His song “Not Like Us” took home wins for best rap performance, song of the year and record of the year.

Some of the other major winners Sunday included Chappell Roan, who won best new artist; Sabrina Carpenter, who won best pop vocal album (“Short n’ Sweet”); and Doechii, who won best rap album (“Alligator Bites Never Heal”).

Los Angeles was golden Sunday night, and not just because of the Grammy trophies.

The night served as a reminder that in a country , people can still come together to support each other in times of trouble.

That’s just what the music industry did for this year’s Grammys, which was as much about as it was about performances.

It also brought to mind the , as women and artists of color took home some of the night’s biggest prizes.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” officially became the , as the pivotal song in his highly publicized beef with fellow rapper Drake took home best rap performance as well as record of the year and song of the year Grammys.

But it was ladies night for sure, as Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii also took home key awards.

The biggest, and most long-awaited win for some, was Beyoncé taking home album of the year.

That Los Angeles firefighters, whom she thanked in her acceptance speech, felt like the cherry on top as did the camera capturing Taylor Swift — who was also nominated for album of the year, and with four prior wins holds the record in that category — clinking glasses with Bey’s husband, Jay-Z, in celebration.

With for those affected by the fires and so much homage paid to the resilience of those affected via both the shows and , the Grammys more than justified its decision to go forth with the ceremony in the wake of such a devastating tragedy.

Beyoncé has won album of the year at the Grammys, capturing an elusive first win in the category and marking her third win at the 2025 awards.

Beyoncé won the honor for her genre-bending “Cowboy Carter.”

She thanked the Recording Academy and those who collaborated with her on the album. Her daughter, Blue Ivy, accompanied her on stage.

Earlier in the night, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win a Grammy for best country album. She also took home an award for best country duo/group performance for “II Most Wanted” with Miley Cyrus during the Grammys pre-show, making it a trio of trophies total.

Some context: The Recording Academy had , with the singer losing four times for her albums “Renaissance” (2023), “Lemonade” (2017), “Beyoncé” (2015) and “I Am… Sasha Fierce (2010).

For the most part, Beyoncé had remained publicly unfazed. She even seemed to refer to her unsuccessful bids in the category on the “Cowboy Carter” song “Sweet Honey Buckin,” singing in part that she takes losses “on the chin.”

CNN’s Alli Rosenbloom contributed reporting.

Let’s hear it for the first responders.

Several members of the Los Angeles Fire Department appeared on stage during Sunday’s Grammys telecast to help present the big award of the night, album of the year.

Before presenting the award, the LAFD members stood on stage for several minutes while the audience stood and applauded for the men and women who bravely fought the wildfires that devastated the city of Los Angeles last month.

“In the midst of unprecedented fire conditions, their selfless acts of courage and commitment were nothing short of inspiring,” Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said on stage, flanked by members of his staff. “Our heartfelt condolences and prayers remain with all the families who’ve lost loved ones, friends and neighbors, along with everyone who has lost homes, business and have been displaced.”

Marrone and his colleague went on to announce Beyoncé’s album “Cowboy Carter” as the winner of the coveted album of the year award.

It’s a very “brat” Grammys.

Charli XCX performed a high-energy version of her hit “Von dutch” on Sunday night at music’s biggest night.

It started with the star getting out a black car outside the Crypto.com Arena where the ceremony was being held, and strutting to a small stage, surrounded by people.

Eventually, Charli XCX appeared on the Grammy stage where she shrugged off her black fur coat, leaving a skimpy all-denim outfit.

She also performed some of her song “Guess” which features Billie Eilish, who was seen singing along and dancing in the crowd.

What is “Brat Summer?” “Brat” is less a noun than it is a concept, though it is also a thing. The title of Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, the British singer has said she envisions a “brat” as someone who has a “pack of cigs, a Bic lighter and a strappy white top with no bra.”

“You’re just like, that girl who is a little messy and likes to party and maybe says some dumb things sometimes,” she explained in a video shared on TikTok.

Many theorize that it is the antithesis to the “clean” and “highly groomed” aspect so often on display by social media influencers.

CNN’s Lisa Respers France contributed reporting.

The Grammys have raised at least $7 million to support people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires so far.

The show’s host, Trevor Noah, said that tally is just donations coming from people watching at home.

There has been a QR code appearing on the broadcast. Noah also mentioned earlier the code is on the tables where artists and celebrities are sitting inside the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles.

The money is going to the MusiCares Fire Relief fund. MusiCares is a charity founded by the Recording Academy to help people in the music industry by providing a variety of resources and disaster relief, according to its website.

The Recording Academy and MusiCares have partnered with several local organizations to provide resources for fire victims, the .

Diana Ross appeared at the Grammys on Sunday to present the award for song of the year, and she shared an inspirational message before handing out the statuette.

The music legend, 80, began by sharing that she’s been thinking a lot about how we can “have the balance between celebrating and being filled with sorrow,” and how music can be healing in that respect.

“I am inviting us all with love and hope and courage to those who are hurting tonight, especially the children who might be frightened. You are not alone. We stand with you,” Ross said. “My heart reaches out to you.”

Without referring to any one issue in particular, Ross continued to share her hope that this “moment” is a reminder to us all of “the power that we hold to rebuild, to lift and to come together with compassion.”

“By reminding our future generation that even in the darkness,” she added, “we can rise again and keep the light of hope and love alive.”

Ross went on to announce the winner of song of the year award, which was Kendrick Lamar for “Not Like Us.”

Kendrick Lamar has won the song of the year award for “Not Like Us,” marking his second huge win in the late stages of the 2025 Grammy Awards.

This follows up his win for record of the year for the same song, which was his final salvo in a widely publicized rap beef with Drake.

Lamar paid homage to West Coast artists while accepting his award.

Diana Ross presented the award to Lamar, who mimed bowing down to her. “I’m starstruck,” Lamar said.

He concluded his speech with a message for young rappers: “I just hope you respect the art form.”

Some background: Widely considered one of the best rappers alive, Lamar already has 17 Grammys under his belt.

Lamar’s surprise album “GNX” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in 2024, while five of its singles also took the top five slots in the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.

Next weekend: Lamar will headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show next Sunday in New Orleans. The “Not Like Us” rapper made his debut on the Super Bowl halftime show stage in 2022 when he performed alongside Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent.

CNN’s Lisa Respers France and Alli Rosenbloom contributed reporting.

“Never stop being just like you.”

Those were the inspiring words from Alicia Keys, who was on fire Sunday night after being presented the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.

Accompanied by one of her young sons, Keys paid homage to the “beautiful, powerful thing” she said those at the Grammys were cultivating Sunday night.

After giving “big love” to uber producer Dr. Dre, for whom the award was named, and whom Keys said taught her that if you were a creative “you can touch the world.”

“I always had to fight for a certain level of respect as a songwriter, a composer and especially a producer,” Keys said. “It’s strange that we don’t think of women as producers like Quincy (Jones) or Dre or (Keys’ husband Swizz Beats). Female producers have always powered the industry.”

Keys named a few, including Patrice Rushen, Linda Perry and Missy Elliott.

That won her one of the biggest cheers of the night, before she followed up by saying, “When destructive forces try to burn us down, we rise from the ashes like a phoenix.”

Her hips never lie.

Latin superstar Shakira performed Spanish-language music at the Grammys on Sunday, donning a gold fringe skirt and bedazzled top before she made a quick change into a head-to-toe bejeweled golden set.

Shakira had everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Beyoncé up on their feet during the energetic second part of her set.

Gloria Estefan introduced Shakira, calling her a global artist who has “always shined the brightest.”

Moments earlier in the night, Shakira won her fourth career Grammy for best Latin pop album for “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” an award she dedicated to immigrants in the US. “You’re loved, you’re worth it and I will always fight with you,” she said during her acceptance speech.

CNN’s Elise Hammond contributed to this report

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