By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer
The Grammys 2025, hosted by Trevor Noah, have caused a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the States with its announcements of winners. The award show was started to congratulate the music field throughout the year. There are over 90 awards that are given out to artists but only a few of those have the public’s biggest interest. With so many viewers of the Grammys, there are always some people who disagree with the winners.
Known as The Big Award, the Album of the Year is awarded to the singer, featured artist, songwriter(s), and production team for their full album. This year, Beyoncé has been given this honor, making it her 35th Grammy, causing some controversy in the process. The media has been saying that Beyoncé ‘rigged’ the Grammys to win Best Record of the Year and how Billie Eilish should’ve gotten the award.
Billie Eilish came out with her album Hit Me Hard and Soft earlier in 2024 and was nominated for seven awards. Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to become the winner for any of those awards, even saying that the album was her proudest work yet.
Being one of the most awarded rappers, Kendrick Lamar has been awarded for 7 nominations and 5 Grammys. His wins were a revolutionary moment in Grammy history because he was able to be awarded many categories from a diss track. He won the awards Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video.
Making her breakthrough album during the summer, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan took the spot of Best New Artist.
Also becoming a summer hit, Charli XCX won Best Dance/Electronic Album for her track Brat.
In the pop category, Sabrina Carpenter took home two awards, Best Pop Vocal Album for her summer album Short n’ Sweet and Best Pop Solo Performance for Espresso.
Coming out with an alternative R&B and hip-hop album back in August, Doechii won Best Rap Album with Alligator Bites Never Heal. Though the mixtape was released a couple months ago, it gained popularity on TikTok with its catchy flow and rhythm.
Coming out with multiple collabs during 2024, Bruno Mars won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Lady Gaga in their single, Die With A Smile.
The Grammys are a way to introduce new artists to the public while also awarding current and popular singers with their talents. With so many artists bringing out new songs, who will become the next big hit this year?
