Bad Bunny made history by winning the album of the year at the 68th Grammy Awards, becoming the first Latin artist to achieve this feat with his album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.” The Puerto Rican singer, who is set to perform at the Super Bowl half-time show, outshined top artists like Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga. Kendrick Lamar also had a successful night, taking home five awards, including record of the year for his collaboration with SZA on the track “luther.”
This marked a significant milestone for Lamar, as he now holds the record for the most Grammy wins by a rapper, surpassing Jay-Z with 27 wins. Lady Gaga’s album “Mayhem” and her hit single “Abracadabra” also received recognition, winning four Grammys, including best pop vocal album and best dance pop recording.
Billie Eilish secured the song of the year award for the third time with her co-written track “WILDFLOWER.” Olivia Dean was named the best new artist, while Joni Mitchell won best historical album for “Joni Mitchell Archives, Volume 4: The Asylum Years — 1976-1980.”
Other notable winners included Lola Young for best solo pop performance, Turnstile for best rock album with “NEVER ENOUGH,” and Kendrick Lamar for best rap album with “GNX.” The ceremony also saw Lady Gaga’s Canadian producer Cirkut winning two awards, including producer of the year, non-classical.
The event celebrated excellence across various music genres, recognizing outstanding talent and contributions to the industry.