The 2025 Grammys are a spectacle, a social media frenzy, a cultural moment in real-time. From boundary-pushing performances to unexpected wins (and snubs that sent the internet into overdrive), the night was a whirlwind of music, fashion, and viral chaos. The red carpet delivered headline-worthy looks, but it was the moments in between – the off-the-cuff speeches, surprise collaborations, and backstage glimpses – that truly defined the evening.
Whether it was a history-making acceptance speech, an artist reclaiming their narrative, or an unscripted interaction that set the internet ablaze, this year’s ceremony proved once again that the Grammys are as much about the drama as they are about the music. If you missed the live broadcast (or just want to relive the magic), we’ve rounded up the most talked-about, meme-worthy, and iconic moments from the 2025 Grammys below.
Doechi wins her first Grammy
DOECHI WON A GRAMMY FOR BEST RAP ALBUM OMGGGG !!!!!!
THE 3RD BLACK WOMAN TO WIN THIS AWARD !!!!!#GRAMMYs #Grammys2025 #Doechii pic.twitter.com/yzsZafaHCW
— KaMorian (Sparkling Alien ) (@ka_morian0121) February 3, 2025
Rapper Doechi took home her first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Album at this year's ceremony, making her the third woman to win in the category (joining the ranks of Cardi B and Lauryn Hill). The artist has taken the internet and charts by storm in 2024 with her album Alligator Bites Never Heal.
... and her performance was met with dropped jaws in the audience
Billie reacting to Doechii’s performance at the #GRAMMYs! ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/TOlyjeR5A4
— Billie Eilish Tours (@billieeilishtrs) February 3, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter's mishap-filled performance
Sabrina Carpenters full performance of “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” at the 67th #GRAMMYs in Los Angeles! pic.twitter.com/DOUyYQ7Kt3
— Sabrina Carpenter Daily (@SCdailyupdates) February 3, 2025
The Short n' Sweet singer performed a medley of hits from her recent album, including chart-toppers Espresso and Please, Please, Please – but not without a few hiccups. Thankfully for Carpenter, these were pre-planned. The performance was filled with a slew of misadventures, from wardrobe malfunctions to lighting issues intended to add a comedic twist to her performance (one that was met with plenty of laughter from the crowd).
Chappell Roan ushers in clown-cowboy era
Chappel Roan performance #Grammys2025 pic.twitter.com/Qsyrl2IXol
— Julio (@jb050705) February 3, 2025
... but she also took a stand for Trans Rights on the carpet
TELL THEM QUEEN #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/eWCeh3SnG8
— lea (@leasweetener) February 2, 2025
Jaden Smith was in the building... literally.
JADEN SMITH YOU ARE NOT A VIBE BRO #Grammys pic.twitter.com/Ha901bnRQm
— imz⋆˚˚⋆ (@templui) February 3, 2025
Beyonce becomes the first Black artist to win Best Country Album
Taylor Swift presents Beyoncé with award after Best Country Album win #Grammys pic.twitter.com/Hbj5z2I4B2
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) February 3, 2025
Billie Eilish performs Bird of a Feather
billie eilish performing ‘birds of a feather’ #grammys pic.twitter.com/A3EThDlhvt
— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) February 3, 2025
The Weeknd delivers a surprise performance
The Weeknd delivers a surprise performance at the #GRAMMYs. pic.twitter.com/LOlIom9oJU
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 3, 2025
