LOS ANGELES, California — Bad Bunny cemented his status as a global icon at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, February 2, 2026, by taking home the prestigious Album of the Year trophy for his latest work, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
The victory marks a historic milestone for the Recording Academy, as it is the first time a Spanish-language album has ever won the top prize in the ceremony’s nearly seven-decade history.
Speeches and Activism The night was heavily underscored by political messaging, specifically targeting U.S. immigration policies:
- “ICE Out”: While accepting the Best Música Urbana Album earlier in the night, Bad Bunny used his platform to deliver a sharp anti-ICE message. “We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans,” he said to a standing ovation.
- Dedication: In his Album of the Year speech, delivered in both Spanish and English, he dedicated the win to those who leave their homelands to pursue their dreams.
- Celebrity Support: Other major winners joined the chorus. Billie Eilish, who won Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” famously stated, “No one is illegal on stolen land,” while Olivia Dean (Best New Artist) dedicated her win to the “bravery” of immigrants.
Major Category Winners
- Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar and SZA for their collaboration “Luther.”
- Song of the Year: Billie Eilish for “Wildflower.”
- Best New Artist: Olivia Dean.
- Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar for GNX. With this win and Record of the Year, Lamar surpassed Jay-Z to become the rapper with the most career Grammys (27).
- Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga for Mayhem.
Historic Firsts and Milestones
- EGOT Status: Legendary director Steven Spielberg officially reached EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) after winning his first Grammy for the music film “Music for John Williams.”
- K-pop Milestone: “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters won Song Written for Visual Media, the first ever Grammy for a K-pop act.
- Surprise Winner: The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy for Best Audio Book/Storytelling, beating out Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
In Memoriam and Legends The ceremony included a moving tribute to the late D’Angelo and Roberta Flack. Meanwhile, pop icon Cher received the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating a 60-year career with the message, “Never give up on your dreams.”
The 2026 Grammys will be remembered not only for its recognition of global sounds but also for its defiant stance on social justice, with many of the world’s biggest stars using the stage to advocate for human rights and the celebration of immigrant contributions to music.