Grammys 2025 recap: Best moments from music's biggest night

The ceremony took place Sunday, Feb. 2.

Grammys 2025 recap: Best moments from music's biggest night
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Last Updated: February 3, 2025, 12:21 AM EST

Some of the biggest names in music were honored at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday.

Beyoncé took home the Grammy Award for album of the year for "COWBOY CARTER" and Chappell Roan won the Grammy for best new artist. Kendrick Lamar snagged both record of the year and song of the year for his song "Not Like Us."

The Grammys took place nearly a month after the Los Angeles wildfires began, which devastated the region and resulted in at least 29 deaths. The telecast was "reimagined to raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts and aid music professionals impacted by the L.A. wildfires," with funds raised during the show going to support music professionals and Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts.

Near the end of the show, Trevor Noah, who returned this year as host for the fifth year in a row, announced viewers at home had already raised $7 million.

The night was filled with epic performances from artists like Charli xcx, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and more. A moving musical tribute was also performed to honor the late music legend Quincy Jones.

Keep reading for a recap of all the biggest moments from the 2025 Grammys.

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Here's how the night unfolded. All times Eastern.
Feb 02, 2025, 8:17 PM EST

Dawes performs tribute to LA to open 2025 Grammys

The band Dawes, which is composed of brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, kicked off this year's Grammys with a tribute to Los Angeles.

Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Brad Paisley, and John Legend perform during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Like many others, the brothers lost their childhood home and more in the LA fires that have devastated Southern California in recent weeks.

The two were joined by John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent to perform "I Love L.A." by Randy Newman.

Brittany Howard and Taylor Goldsmith of DAWES perform onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Feb 02, 2025, 8:12 PM EST

Trevor Noah opens Grammys with speech about the 'spirit' of LA after devastating wildfires

Host Trevor Noah opened the 2025 Grammys with a monologue about the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles in recent weeks.

"Good evening, and welcome to the 67th annual Grammy Awards. As usual, we are coming to you live from Los Angeles, but what is unusual are our circumstances this evening," he began. "Just a few weeks ago, we were not sure ... that this show would even happen. I mean, you don't need me to tell you this, but this city has been through one of the largest natural disasters in American history. Tens of thousands of people have lost their homes, entire neighborhoods have been erased, schools, local businesses and entire communities have burned to the ground. Thankfully, due to the heroic efforts of firefighters, the fires have now been contained."

Host Trevor Noah speaks during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Noah continued by saying that "despite all the devastation, the spirit of the city has emerged."

"Neighbors who had never spoken before are helping each other. Community centers are overflowing with donations. Families are welcoming strangers into their homes so they, too, have a place to sleep. You know, it's often said that in the darkest of times the best of humanity shines through, and the people of Los Angeles right now are a perfect example of that," he added. "So tonight, we decided we are not just going to be celebrating your favorite music: We are also supporting the city that brought us so much about music."

The wildfires, which were exacerbated by severe drought conditions and strong winds, have left at least 29 dead and destroyed thousands of structures across the Southern California region.

Feb 02, 2025, 7:58 PM EST

Lady Gaga hits the Grammys red carpet

Lady Gaga stepped out on the Grammys red carpet Sunday night wearing an all-black dress.

Lady Gaga attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Lady Gaga attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards Feb. 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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The singer is nominated for song of the year and best pop duo/group performance alongside Bruno Mars for their collaboration "Die With a Smile."

Gaga and Mars are also slated to hit the Grammys stage Sunday night as performers.

Gaga's new album, "Mayhem," releases March 7.

Feb 02, 2025, 7:44 PM EST

Ye and wife Bianca Censori arrive on Grammys red carpet

Rapper Ye and wife Bianca Censori arrived on the red carpet hand-in-hand on Sunday night.

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, opted for an all-black outfit, while Censori wore a black coat over a completely sheer bodysuit.

Heading into the night, West was nominated in the best rap song category alongside Ty Dolla Sign for their song "Carnival." The duo lost to Kendrick Lamar, who won for his song "Not Like Us."

The rapper has garnered controversy in recent years due to antisemitic rhetoric along with other inflammatory messages he has shared online.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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