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Check Out The Black Artistes Who Won Something At The 67th GRAMMYs

BY Dora Abena Dzaka February 6, 2025 6:54 PM EDT
Photo Credit Instagram: @recordingacademy

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards was a night filled with history-making victories, powerful performances, and heartfelt tributes.

The ceremony opened with a stunning performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” featuring Yolanda Adams, Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, Angelique Kidjo, and Taj Mahal, an emotional tribute to those affected by the L.A. fire.

Trevor Noah returned as host of the 67th Grammy. The comedian set the tone for the evening, blending humor with touching moments that highlighted the resilience of the entertainment industry.

From Beyoncé and Doechii making Grammy history to Kendrick Lamar sweeping major awards, to SZA, Tems, and Muni Long being added to the night’s celebration of our music and culture

Below is the list of the most notable wins from the Grammy night.

Black Artist GRAMMY Winners 2025:

Album of the Year

COWBOY CARTER—Beyoncé—WINNER

Record of the Year

Not Like Us—Kendrick Lamar—WINNER

Song of the Year

Not Like Us—Kendrick Lamar—WINNER

Best R&B Performance

Made for Me (Live on BET)—Muni Long—WINNER

Best Traditional R&B Performance

That’s You—Lucky Daye—WINNER

Best R&B Song

Saturn—SZA—WINNER

Best Progressive R&B Album

So Glad to Know You,—Avery Sunshine —WINNER (TIE)

Why Lawd? – NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) — WINNER (TIE)

Best R&B Album

11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown—WINNER

Best Rap Performance

Not Like Us—Kendrick Lamar—WINNER

Best Music Video

Not Like Us—Kendrick Lamar—WINNER

Best Rap Song

Not Like Us—Kendrick Lamar—WINNER

Best Rap Album

Alligator Bites Never Heal—Doechii—WINNER

Best Music Film

American Symphony (Jon Batiste) — WINNER

Best Melodic Rap Performance

3:AM—Rapsody feat. Erykah Badu—WINNER

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

II Most Wanted – Beyoncé feat. Miley Cyrus — WINNER

Best Country Album

COWBOY CARTER—Beyoncé—WINNER

Best Gospel Album

More Than This—CeCe Winans—WINNER

Best Contemporary Christian Album

Heart Of A Human—DOE—WINNER

Best Roots Gospel Album

Church—Cory Henry—WINNER

Best Comedy Album

The Dreamer—Dave Chappelle—WINNER

Best Song Written for Visual Media

It Never Went Away [from American 

Symphony—Jon Batiste—WINNER

Best Alternative Jazz Album

No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin—Meshell Ndegeocello—WINNER

Best African Music Performance

Love Me JeJe—Tems—WINNER

Best Global Music Album

Alkebulan II – Matt B. ft. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra — WINNER

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella

Bridge Over Troubled Water—Jacob Collier, Tori Kelly, and John Legend—WINNER

Best Jazz Performance

Twinkle Twinkle Little Me—Samara Joy ft. Sullivan Fortner—WINNER

Best Jazz Vocal Album

A Joyful Holiday—Samara Joy—WINNER

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