EPISODE · Feb 3, 2025 · 8 MIN
KENDRICK LAMAR AND BEYONCE WIN BIG AT THE GRAMMYS
from Sound Waves · host Jaxon Olumide
Beyoncé finally wins Album of the Year for "Cowboy Carter," making history as the first Black woman to take home Best Country Album, while Kendrick Lamar dominates with "Not Like Us," sweeping five awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The moment Diana Ross announces his name? Electric. The moment Beyoncé stands there, genuinely shocked, as Taylor Swift hands her that long-overdue win? Legendary. The entire night was a statement—about legacy, culture, and the artists who don’t just make hits but define eras. From Chappell Roan using her Best New Artist win to demand fair treatment for musicians to Sabrina Carpenter tearing up over "Short n’ Sweet," the night belonged to artists who refused to be boxed in. Kendrick’s victory lap with "Not Like Us" wasn’t just about a diss track—it was about the West Coast reclaiming its throne. And Beyoncé? She walked away with more than just trophies; she walked away with a moment that cements her as the genre-defying icon she’s always been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Beyoncé finally wins Album of the Year for "Cowboy Carter," making history as the first Black woman to take home Best Country Album, while Kendrick Lamar dominates with "Not Like Us," sweeping five awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The moment Diana Ross announces his name? Electric. The moment Beyoncé stands there, genuinely shocked, as Taylor Swift hands her that long-overdue win? Legendary. The entire night was a statement—about legacy, culture, and the artists who don’t just make hits but define eras. From Chappell Roan using her Best New Artist win to demand fair treatment for musicians to Sabrina Carpenter tearing up over "Short n’ Sweet," the night belonged to artists who refused to be boxed in. Kendrick’s victory lap with "Not Like Us" wasn’t just about a diss track—it was about the West Coast reclaiming its throne. And Beyoncé? She walked away with more than just trophies; she walked away with a moment that cements her as the genre-defying icon she’s always been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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