LA Front and Center at Grammys 2025 with Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Winning Big


Kendrick Lamar (CBS Photo Archive/Getty)Beyonce (Emma McIntyre/Getty)Sabrina Carpenter (CBS Photo Archive/Getty)LA firefighters being honored (Amy Sussman/Getty)Charli XCX performs (CBS Photo Archive/Getty)

The Grammys took over Crypto.com Arena tonight, with wildfire relief being a theme of the night. Host Trevor Noah launched the show, kicking off what would be multiple tributes to highlight the victims and salute the efforts of firefighters to fight the blazes. Over $7 million was raised for wildfire relief support efforts.

Beyoncé took home her first Album of the Year Grammy with her country-infused Cowboy Carter. LA’s own Kendrick Lamar snagged five wins for his Drake diss “Not Like Us” — song of the year, record of the year, best rap song, best rap performance, and best music video.

Other notable winners included:

Best New Artist
Chappell Roan

Best Pop Solo Performance
“Espresso,” Sabrina Carpenter

Best Dance/Electronic Album
Brat, Charli XCX

Best Alternative Music Performance
“Flea,” St. Vincent 

Best Rap Album
Alligator Bites Never Heal, Doechii