The Best, Worst and Most Oops Moments of the 2025 Grammys

Mar. 15, 2025

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What do you get when you put the biggest names in music in one arena? Powerhouse performances, whispers between friends, skin-baring fashion and — of course — Taylor Swift dancing in the audience throughout it all.This year’s 2025 Grammys brought out all the greatest hits and more. It also brought out some viral moments that we’ll be talking about for years to come — and some that were so cringe we hope to soon forget them.From the jaw-dropping jewels (complimentary) to the jaw-dropping outfits (derogatory), plus showstopping performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, incredible reactions from Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter and what may have been Drake’s worst night ever, the 2025 Grammy Awards gave us plenty to discuss.Read on for all the can’t miss highs, lows and “well, that happened” from the 2025 Grammys.

What do you get when you put the biggest names in music in one arena? Powerhouse performances, whispers between friends, skin-baring fashion and — of course — Taylor Swift dancing in the audience throughout it all.

This year’s 2025 Grammys brought out all the greatest hits and more. It also brought out some viral moments that we’ll be talking about for years to come — and some that were so cringe we hope to soon forget them.

From the jaw-dropping jewels (complimentary) to the jaw-dropping outfits (derogatory), plus showstopping performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, incredible reactions from Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter and what may have been Drake’s worst night ever, the 2025 Grammy Awards gave us plenty to discuss.

Read on for all the can’t miss highs, lows and “well, that happened” from the 2025 Grammys.

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Best Reaction: Beyoncé’s Country Win

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Best Creative Use of Carats: Sabrina Carpenter

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Worst Naked Play for Attention: Kanye West and Bianca Censori

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04of 19Best Bombshell: Taylor SwiftGetty ImagesTaylor Swift has beenon anonstop winning streakthat continued at the Grammys, with this striking scarlet (or is that Chiefs red?) mini, paired with matching lip, sandals and earrings, plus one super-sexy accessory:a heart-embellished chain with a “T” pendant hanging from her upper thigh. We’re"Guilty as Sin"for loving this look.

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Best Bombshell: Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift has beenon anonstop winning streakthat continued at the Grammys, with this striking scarlet (or is that Chiefs red?) mini, paired with matching lip, sandals and earrings, plus one super-sexy accessory:a heart-embellished chain with a “T” pendant hanging from her upper thigh. We’re"Guilty as Sin"for loving this look.

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Best L.A. Tribute: The Opening Number

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06of 19Best Mama’s Girl: DoechiiAmy Sussman/GettyWhileaccepting her award for best rap album— as only the third woman to win the honor — Doechii thanked God and her mom, Celesia Moore, whom she’d brought up on stage to share the moment with her. Her mom gazed on with pride as Doechii delivered a powerful message.“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,” she said. “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.”

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Best Mama’s Girl: Doechii

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Whileaccepting her award for best rap album— as only the third woman to win the honor — Doechii thanked God and her mom, Celesia Moore, whom she’d brought up on stage to share the moment with her. Her mom gazed on with pride as Doechii delivered a powerful message.

“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,” she said. “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.”

07of 19Worst Night for Drake (Until Next Week): Kendrick Lamar’s WinKevin Winter/GettyWith some very pointed lyrics from “Not Like Us,” his diss track about his music nemesis Drake, playing whilehe took the stage for record of the year,Kendrick Lamar appeared to have come out on top in their major 2024 beef.He also took home song of the yearfor the same track (plus several more wins earlier in the night). And call us crazy, but could it be that the rapper’s double denim look — a Canadian tuxedo — was another dig at Drake? Welp,see you at the Super Bowl!

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Worst Night for Drake (Until Next Week): Kendrick Lamar’s Win

With some very pointed lyrics from “Not Like Us,” his diss track about his music nemesis Drake, playing whilehe took the stage for record of the year,Kendrick Lamar appeared to have come out on top in their major 2024 beef.He also took home song of the yearfor the same track (plus several more wins earlier in the night). And call us crazy, but could it be that the rapper’s double denim look — a Canadian tuxedo — was another dig at Drake? Welp,see you at the Super Bowl!

08of 19Best Reason to Flip Out: The Best New Artist MedleyKevin Winter/GettyBenson Boone kicked off a series of riveting performances from some of his fellow Best New Artist nominees with a quick-change moment (courtesy of Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser ripping off his suit to reveal a jumpsuit underneath) and a piano-assisted flip onto the stage.He was immediately followed up with a mesmerizing, perfectly in-step Doechii medley of “Catfish” and “Denial Is a River” (which also included an outfit getting ripped off), an emotional Teddy Swims performance of “Lose Control,” a charismatic line dance from Shaboozey and his back-up dancers to “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and finally, Raye’s powerful, gravity-defying “Oscar Winning Tears.” We wanted them all to win,Mean Girls-style.

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Best Reason to Flip Out: The Best New Artist Medley

Benson Boone kicked off a series of riveting performances from some of his fellow Best New Artist nominees with a quick-change moment (courtesy of Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser ripping off his suit to reveal a jumpsuit underneath) and a piano-assisted flip onto the stage.

He was immediately followed up with a mesmerizing, perfectly in-step Doechii medley of “Catfish” and “Denial Is a River” (which also included an outfit getting ripped off), an emotional Teddy Swims performance of “Lose Control,” a charismatic line dance from Shaboozey and his back-up dancers to “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and finally, Raye’s powerful, gravity-defying “Oscar Winning Tears.” We wanted them all to win,Mean Girls-style.

09of 19Oops … and Ouch: Beyoncé’s Underwire MalfunctionStewart Cook/CBS via GettyNot that anything could take away from Bey’s shine during her big win, but women everywhere shared a sympathy cringe to see what appeared to bethe underwire from her fitted golden gown digging into her décolletage. On one hand, how dare her dress turn on her like that?! On the other hand, people on social media seemed to appreciate a relatable queen.

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Oops … and Ouch: Beyoncé’s Underwire Malfunction

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Not that anything could take away from Bey’s shine during her big win, but women everywhere shared a sympathy cringe to see what appeared to bethe underwire from her fitted golden gown digging into her décolletage. On one hand, how dare her dress turn on her like that?! On the other hand, people on social media seemed to appreciate a relatable queen.

10of 19Best Reason to Tune In: Every Performance!John Shearer/GettyIf you’d told us a year ago we would not only be happily be watching a bunch of clowns dancing at the Grammys, but we’d be singing along from our living rooms, we wouldn’t have believed you. Such is the power ofChappell Roan. But she was just one of many killer live music moments from the night; Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd, Shakira and Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars all had incredible performances we’ll be watching again and again.

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Best Reason to Tune In: Every Performance!

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If you’d told us a year ago we would not only be happily be watching a bunch of clowns dancing at the Grammys, but we’d be singing along from our living rooms, we wouldn’t have believed you. Such is the power ofChappell Roan. But she was just one of many killer live music moments from the night; Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd, Shakira and Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars all had incredible performances we’ll be watching again and again.

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Best Use of Ad Time: Supporting L.A. Heroes and Victims

(Other small businesses and initiatives shouted out throughout the broadcast:Paliskates,Rhythms of the Village,Lost Stuffy Project.)

12of 19Worst Night for PantsJennifer Lopez/Instagram; VALERIE MACON / AFP; Kevin Winter/GettyEven stars in gowns (including Jennifer Lopez and Chrissy Teigen) took a very pelvic approach to the red carpet — and performers such as Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter, who started their songs fully clad, went for quick changes that revealed their ongoing commitment to leg day.

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Worst Night for Pants

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Even stars in gowns (including Jennifer Lopez and Chrissy Teigen) took a very pelvic approach to the red carpet — and performers such as Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter, who started their songs fully clad, went for quick changes that revealed their ongoing commitment to leg day.

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Cutest Cheering Squad: All the Kids

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Best: The Decades-Spanning Tribute to Quincy Jones

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Most Art: Jaden and Willow Smith

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16of 19Nailed It: Cardi B, Cynthia Erivo and DoechiiGetty (3)These stars make a statement anytime they step onto a stage, but Cardi B, Cynthia Erivo and Doechii were coming through loud and clear with their artistic manicures from the moment they walked onto the red carpet.

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Nailed It: Cardi B, Cynthia Erivo and Doechii

These stars make a statement anytime they step onto a stage, but Cardi B, Cynthia Erivo and Doechii were coming through loud and clear with their artistic manicures from the moment they walked onto the red carpet.

17of 19Most Elegant Oops: Sabrina Carpenter’s Flasking for ItCBSWe assume she’s drinking that espresso martini from her flask, perfectly bejeweled to match her second gown of the evening. If you’re going to get caught taking a swig, might as well do it in style.

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Most Elegant Oops: Sabrina Carpenter’s Flasking for It

We assume she’s drinking that espresso martini from her flask, perfectly bejeweled to match her second gown of the evening. If you’re going to get caught taking a swig, might as well do it in style.

18of 19Best Brat for a Good Cause: Charli XCX’s PerformanceVALERIE MACON/AFP via GettyCharli XCX ended the night with a pumped-up, joyfully chaotic “Von Dutch” and “Guess” medley that featured celebrity cameos and 10,000 pieces of Victoria’s Secret and PINK bras and underwear raining from the sky. The company said they would all be donated toI Support the Girls(which provides essential items such as undergarments to people in need) after the performance.

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Best Brat for a Good Cause: Charli XCX’s Performance

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Charli XCX ended the night with a pumped-up, joyfully chaotic “Von Dutch” and “Guess” medley that featured celebrity cameos and 10,000 pieces of Victoria’s Secret and PINK bras and underwear raining from the sky. The company said they would all be donated toI Support the Girls(which provides essential items such as undergarments to people in need) after the performance.

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Best Beyonc-yay: An Overdue Album of the Year Win

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