The 68th Annual Grammy Awards unfolded Sunday night at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, spotlighting a diverse slate of global talent and delivering major wins for Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and South African singer Tyla.

Comedian Trevor Noah returned as host for the sixth consecutive year, guiding a ceremony that blended mainstream pop, hip-hop and international music.

The evening opened with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande winning Best Pop/Duo Group Performance for “Defying Gravity.” R&B singer Kehlani later claimed her first Grammy, earning both Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for “Folded.”

One of the night’s most closely watched moments came in the Best African Music Performance category, where Tyla took home the award for “Push 2 Start.” She edged out Nigerian nominees Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Omah Lay, securing her second win in the category following her 2024 victory for “Water.”

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga also emerged as dominant figures, collecting multiple awards across rap and pop categories and reinforcing their standing among the industry’s most influential artists.

Key Winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards

Best Dance Pop Recording: Abracadabra – Lady Gaga

Best Rap Song: tv off – Kendrick Lamar & Lefty Gunplay

Best Melodic Rap Performance: luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Best R&B Performance / Song: Folded – Kehlani

Best African Music Performance: Push 2 Start – Tyla

Best Global Music Performance: EoO – Bad Bunny

Best Alternative Music Album: Songs of a Lost World – The Cure

Best Rock Album: NEVER ENOUGH – Turnstile

Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical): Amy Allen

Producer of the Year (Non-Classical): Cirkut

Overall, the 2026 Grammys reflected the Recording Academy’s continued emphasis on genre-spanning artistry and global representation, with winners drawn from Africa, Latin America, Europe and North America.