Top Moments from the 2025 Grammys

February is already off to a much better start than January, thanks to the pop girls. If we have nothing, at least we have pop music.

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The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place this Sunday and let me just say, it might be one of the best award shows we’ve had in years. It felt like a breath of fresh air when we needed it most. After a year full of top-quality albums, there was a lot at stake with this ceremony and it’s safe to say they exceeded all expectations.

I gave a full recap of the entire show on this week’s podcast episode, but let’s dive into my favorite moments from the show - shall we?

Beyoncé finally winning the Grammy for Album of the Year

After years and years of watching the Academy play in her face, Beyoncé is finally an Album of the Year winner. As a lifelong member of the Beyhive, this feels like we all won. To watch an artist continuously create bodies of work in a world where people are making one-off singles finally get awarded for their artistry is so rewarding. Cowboy Carter is such a milestone in Beyoncé’s career - reclaiming a genre that has been taken from her culture while tying artists of country past, present, and future into this body of work was something so remarkable and really showed off her ability to create music that’s much deeper than what’s on the surface level.

If you’re interested in a full breakdown of the album, I’ve got you covered.

Lady Gaga shouting out the trans and queer community during her Best Pop Duo speech

Lady Gaga has continued to show up for the queer community since day one of her career, and seeing her still standing so firmly with the community and using her platform to call for trans rights and visibility brought tears to my eyes. I will always love this Rah-Rah lady.

Charli xcx bringing BRAT to the Grammy stage

Watching Charli xcx strut onto the Grammy stage while ‘Guess’ started was truly an out-of-body experience. We so often see artists shy away from going against the grain in fear of people “not getting it”, but Charli knows BRAT isn’t for everyone and she doesn’t care. She’s still going all out for these performances and sticking true to what the vision for this album despite being on music’s biggest stage. A rave on stage surrounded by underwear? This is the kind of thing we need more of in the music industry.

Miley Cyrus celebrating her Grammy win with Beyoncé

Miley Cyrus going from 0 Grammys to 3 Grammys in the span of a year, one of which being a big four (ROTY - Flowers) and the other being with Beyoncé (Best Country Duo - II MOST WANTED), is something to put in the pop culture history books.

Also, can we have Miley Cyrus host more award shows? I feel like this is something the world needs.

Doechii performing CATFISH and DENIAL IS A RIVER

THIS. IS. HOW. YOU. DO. AN. AWARD. SHOW. PERFORMANCE. The choreo, the breath control, the outfit(s), Issa Rae, the split!? Doechii is the one to watch this year, we are watching a superstar being born in front of our eyes. Don’t sleep on her, we’re about to witness greatness.

Chappell Roan performing Pink Pony Club

Am I crazy to say this is the best Chappell Roan has ever sounded? Her vocals were as on point as the dunce hat she wore for the rest of the night. What I loved most about this performance is that it told a story. A bunch of clowns just looking for the place where they belong - The Pink Pony Club. I feel so lucky to be witnessing this era of pop stars.

Cynthia Erivo paying tribute to Quincy Jones

I thought this entire tribute was beautifully done, but Cynthia Erivo’s vocal ability will never not blow me away. There is such emotion and intention behind every single sound that comes out of her mouth and she can Fly Me to the Moon anytime she wishes.

Alicia Keys using her Dr. Dre Global Impact Award to raise awareness for DEI

A common thread we’re seeing this night is artists using their speeches to uplift communities that need it most right now. Gaga with the trans community, Chappell with the music industry, and Alicia Keys with DEI. Alicia Keys has had such an amazing year with her original Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen, opening on Broadway, I’m thrilled to see her continue to get recognized with this achievement award. Also to note, the show won the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album this same night!

Chappell Roan’s speech for Best New Artist

After one of the most unbelievable years we’ve seen a musical artist have, there was no doubting Chappell Roan was going to leave with at least one award this year and after looking at the list of winners, she fell perfectly at Best New Artist (I thought she would win for ROTY, but thrilled to see a trophy in her hand at all). She has constantly reminded us what she stands for and what is important to her, and this speech was no different. Fair pay and health insurance is the least these record labels can do, and I’m thrilled to see Chappell stepping on their neck for this.

Doechii accepting the award for Best Rap Album

Once again, Doechii is the one to watch this year and this further proves it. She said it best:

“I know that there is some Black girl out there, so many Black women out there that are watching me right now and I want to tell you: You can do it. Anything is possible. Anything is possible. Don’t allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you, that tell you that you can’t be here, that you’re too dark or that you’re not smart enough or that you’re too dramatic or you’re too loud. You are exactly who you need to be, to be right where you are, and I am a testimony.“

After getting fired from her job in 2020 and working her ass off these last five years, all of this success is beyond deserved and I am so thrilled to watch her thrive.

Another theme we saw throughout the night was hard work and persistence paying off: Doechii becoming the third black woman to win this award, Beyoncé finally winning AOTY, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, and Sabrina Carpenter winning Grammys after making music for years - this was such a celebratory night and a reminder that hard work pays off.

Sabrina Carpenter performing Espresso and Please Please Please

My favorite thing about Sabrina Carpenter is her ability to laugh at herself. This performance was a masterclass in physical comedy and showed us that there are layers to everything she does. The Goldie Hawn reference perfectly tying into the ‘Death Becomes Her’ reference in the Taste music video!? Just perfection. She is such a star and I love every single thing she does.

We also yapped about….

Karla Sofia Gascon’s controversial tweets

One thing about the internet? It’s forever. Karla Sofia Garson, the first trans woman to be nominated for an Oscar, is in some hot water this week after a plethora of racist, transphobic, and just downright evil tweets resurfaced. She has since deleted her account and will no longer be campaigning for the Oscars, which is the least she can do. Emelia Perez has already caused such an uproar online and this is not helping their case whatsoever…

The 2025 Met Gala theme is ‘Tailored For You’

The first Monday in May is quickly approaching and we officially have the dress code for this year’s event: Tailored For You. Inspired by guest curator Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the exhibit will be titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and is the first exhibit to feature menswear since 2003. There’s so much room for fun fashion risks with this theme - give us structured shoulders, give us a blazer jacket with a long train, I’m personally very excited for this theme (as long as everyone stays on trend).

Beyoncé announces The Cowboy Carter Tour

Grab your cowboy hats and boots - Beyoncé is going on tour! Earlier this week Beyoncé announced the Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour, which seems to be the delayed January 14th announcement from the Beyoncé Bowl. She’s bringing the tour to eight cities this spring and summer, kicking off in LA this April. The layers to the Cowboy Carter era have been nothing short of incredible. The Chitlin’ Circuit was a collection of venues that included nightclubs, juke joints, restaurants, and theaters serving as a place for African American entertainers to perform and gain recognition in the 20’s - 60’s. Artists such as Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, B.B. King, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, and James Brown are just a few of the artists who would perform at these venues, and the tour dates follow relatively close to the original path of venues on this circuit. Her mind is truly next level.

And that’s this week’s podcast episode, chat with you all soon! 💖