Anti-ICE sentiment dominated the 2026 Grammys, as a slew of artists used the platform to speak out against injustice. Billie Eilish led the charge with her powerful acceptance speech for Song of the Year, reiterating a phrase popular at anti-ICE protests and calling on listeners to "keep fighting" and "protesting" to make their voices heard. Kehlani also took aim at ICE, urging artists to unite against injustice, while Olivia Dean drew on her own immigrant experience to highlight the bravery of those who have made sacrifices for love.
Kendrick Lamar cemented his status as one of the most cerebral musicians working today, winning five awards including Record of the Year for his collaboration with SZA. His album GNX showcased a dizzying array of personality and musicality, from impish provocation to ruminative romance.
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy in a surprise move, taking home Best Audiobook for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. While it's hard not to chuckle at the thought of 90-year-old spiritual leader getting caught up in music world shenanigans, this win marks an exciting new chapter.
Meanwhile, Justin Bieber proved he can do more than just pop – as he delivered a raw, emotive performance of Yukon that had everyone in attendance stunned. Dressed in just a pair of shorts and socks, Bieber stripped away the glitz and glamour to focus on delivering a heartfelt vocal performance.
Other winners included Chris Stapleton, who took home Best Country Performance for his F1-themed song; The Cure, who won their first-ever Grammy (and second) for Songs of a Lost World. British artist Lola Young also picked up an award for her soulful pop solo performance, while Yungblud celebrated Ozzy Osbourne's legacy with a triumphant rock performance.
The Recording Academy also gave special recognition to Raye, who was awarded a prize for social change for her song "Ice Cream Man," which addresses the trauma of sexual harassment.
Kendrick Lamar cemented his status as one of the most cerebral musicians working today, winning five awards including Record of the Year for his collaboration with SZA. His album GNX showcased a dizzying array of personality and musicality, from impish provocation to ruminative romance.
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy in a surprise move, taking home Best Audiobook for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. While it's hard not to chuckle at the thought of 90-year-old spiritual leader getting caught up in music world shenanigans, this win marks an exciting new chapter.
Meanwhile, Justin Bieber proved he can do more than just pop – as he delivered a raw, emotive performance of Yukon that had everyone in attendance stunned. Dressed in just a pair of shorts and socks, Bieber stripped away the glitz and glamour to focus on delivering a heartfelt vocal performance.
Other winners included Chris Stapleton, who took home Best Country Performance for his F1-themed song; The Cure, who won their first-ever Grammy (and second) for Songs of a Lost World. British artist Lola Young also picked up an award for her soulful pop solo performance, while Yungblud celebrated Ozzy Osbourne's legacy with a triumphant rock performance.
The Recording Academy also gave special recognition to Raye, who was awarded a prize for social change for her song "Ice Cream Man," which addresses the trauma of sexual harassment.
like billie eilish literally gave an acceptance speech that was straight fire 
and kehlani used her mic to call out ICE... it's dope to see musicians using their power for good 
but also kinda sad that we need to have these conversations in the first place 
I'm so proud to see all these artists using their platform to bring attention to important issues! Billie's speech was so powerful 
, and it's amazing that Kehlani is speaking out against ICE - we need more voices like hers 
. It's also incredible to see Kendrick Lamar cementing his status as a genius musician 
. And, I have to say, I loved Justin Bieber's raw performance - who knew he had so much soul in him? 
The Dalai Lama's win is also super cool, and it's awesome that the Recording Academy recognized Raye's song for social change 
. It just goes to show that music can be a powerful tool for good! 
But some of theseGrammys winners kinda feel like they're just jumping on a bandwagon without really thinking it through 
I mean, Kendrick Lamar's album GNX was straight fire tho 
I'm loving how the Grammys are using their platform to spark important conversations 
! It's refreshing to see artists like Billie Eilish and Kehlani speaking out against injustice and urging others to do the same 
. And can we talk about Justin Bieber's performance? Raw, emotive, and completely captivating 
. The Recording Academy is doing its part to recognize social change, too – Raye's song "Ice Cream Man" is such an important message 
.
its supposed to be about music right? like what happened to just being able to enjoy a good tune without having to think about social justice or whatever 
I mean I get it, she's passionate but can't she just stick to singing instead of trying to change the world? 
just witnessed this Grammys and I gotta say Billie Eilish's speech was everything! 
. it's awesome to see Kendrick Lamar killin' the game 
(pun intended). and did you catch Lola Young's performance? 
she's got talent pourin' outta every pore! 
Kendrick Lamar is a genius, no doubt, and his album GNX is insane 
with just his vocals and those shorts 
can't wait to see what the future holds for these talented artists!
. And Kendrick Lamar... man, he's like a genius or something 
He stripped away all the glitz and showed us a more raw side of himself. And the winners aren't just limited to music – we've also got artists like Raye making waves with their socially conscious songs 
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, and olivia dean's story is so inspiring 
meanwhile what's up with The Dalai Lama winning an award for an audiobook? I mean I love the dude but music wasn't even his thing back in the day 
but what's up with the dalai lama winning a grammy? 
did they really have to take him away from his meditation sessions for that one win 
. And yay for Raye getting recognition for her song about sexual harassment, we need more artists using their platforms to speak out 
