Can we talk about Sabrina Carpenter turning the Grammy stage into a literal airport for 'Manchild'?. It was camp, it was chaotic, and she got bleeped on live TV. Even though she didn't sweep the awards, she won the night in terms of 'memorable moments.' That performance proved she has graduated from 'Disney star' to full-blown Main Pop Girl. She knows exactly how to work a camera.

The K-Pop stans are mad, but Olivia Dean winning Best New Artist is a victory for real musicianship. She writes her own songs, plays her own instruments, and has a voice like velvet. In an era of manufactured viral stars, rewarding a soulful British singer-songwriter feels incredibly grounded. If you haven't heard 'Messy' or her debut album yet, go listen. She is the real deal, not just a product of a label machine.

Another year, another Grammy ceremony where they use K-Pop for views but refuse to give them awards. Rosé and Bruno Mars had the biggest song of the year with 'APT,' but they lost to Kendrick?. And KATSEYE losing Best New Artist to Olivia Dean feels like the Academy just refusing to acknowledge pop groups. They invite these artists to perform to get the ratings up, but the voting body clearly still doesn't respect the genre. It’s exhausting.

The most interesting part of Bad Bunny's win is that it officially ends the 'English Supremacy' of the Recording Academy. For 68 years, you had to sing in English to be considered 'The Best.' Now that the glass ceiling is broken, watch the floodgates open. K-Pop and Afrobeat artists are looking at this win and realizing they don't need to release English versions anymore. The global music industry just officially arrived in America.

I tune into the Grammys to see music, not to be lectured about immigration policy. Bad Bunny's performance was great, but hijacking an acceptance speech to scream 'ICE Out' feels like performative activism. It divides the audience instantly. We get it, you're edgy. But can we just celebrate the artistic achievement of the album without turning the stage into a political rally? It felt forced and took away from the actual music.

Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year is the biggest cultural reset the Grammys have had in decades. For him to win with a Spanish-language album (Debí Tirar Más Fotos)—without compromising or trying to make an English crossover hit—validates the entire Latin music explosion. And that speech? Calling out ICE on national television while holding the biggest award in music was punk rock. He didn't just accept the trophy; he used the moment to defend his people. A legend

We need to talk about SZA on 'Luther.' Kendrick gets the headlines, but SZA carried the emotional weight of that record. Their chemistry is unmatched—it’s giving Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell energy for the modern era. Winning Record of the Year for a duet is rare these days, and it proves that real collaboration beats 'email verses.' They need to drop a full joint album immediately.

I love Kendrick, but the Grammys are so boringly predictable. Giving him Best Rap Album again for 'GNX' feels like they are on autopilot. There were so many exciting new sounds in rap this year—GloRilla, Doechii, JID—but the Academy just lazily votes for the name they recognize. It’s the 'safe' choice. Hip-hop is evolving, but the voters are still stuck in 2015. Give someone else a chance to shine.

It is officially time to close the debate: Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper of all time. Passing Jay-Z for the most Grammys (27 wins!) proves that he has the longevity and the quality. 'Luther' with SZA wasn't just a hit; it was a vocal masterpiece that bridged R&B and Rap perfectly. While other rappers are chasing TikTok trends, Kendrick is still making art that clears the board. We are lucky to be witnessing his prime.

Can we talk about the interview where she said the next album isn't coming until 2030?. I know Chappell hates the 'churn' of the industry, but telling fans they have to wait 5 years because 'the songs don't exist yet' is painful. We are starving. She has all the momentum in the world right now. If she actually disappears for half a decade, she risks letting this massive wave of hype crash. We don't need a masterpiece; we just need a messy EP.

The Recording Academy losing touch with reality is nothing new, but Chappell Roan losing Best New Artist is a crime. She had the biggest cultural impact of any artist in 2025. 'Good Luck, Babe!' was the anthem of the year. Olivia Dean is talented, sure, but did she change the culture? No. The voters clearly got scared of Chappell's 'drag' aesthetic and voted for the safe, acoustic British option. It’s Macklemore vs. Kendrick all over again

The only good thing coming out of this 'Papaoutai' AI mess is that people are rediscovering the original masterpiece. Stromae's performance in the original video—where he acts like a stiff, lifeless mannequin to represent his absent father—is high art. The AI version sounds 'smooth,' but it has zero soul. You can clone the voice, but you can't clone the intention. Go stream the original today and disrespect the algorithm.

Hate the AI all you want, but the 'Papaoutai Afro Soul' version going viral proves one thing: The general public doesn't care about 'real' vs 'fake.' They just want a vibe. 97% of listeners can't tell the difference anymore. This is the Napster moment for 2026. Labels can try to ban it, but the algorithm has already decided that AI music works. We are entering an era where the 'artist' is optional, and that is terrifying for the industry.

The fact that an AI cover of 'Papaoutai' is charting on Spotify is disgusting. We aren't just talking about copyright infringement; we are talking about moral bankruptcy. Stromae wrote that song about his father being murdered in the Rwandan genocide. It is a song about grief and trauma. For tech bros to feed his voice into an algorithm and monetize that pain without his consent is evil. Spotify needs to remove it immediately. If we normalize this, no artist's soul is safe.

Sabrina Carpenter being a top-tier headliner proves she is the new main pop girl. Two years ago she was playing the afternoon slot; now she owns the night. Her rise has been insane. This is going to be the 'Short n' Sweet' victory lap. If she brings out Taylor Swift as a guest, the internet will actually break. It’s finally her time.

Nature is healing. Justin Bieber headlining Coachella 2026 is exactly the comeback we needed. After years of health struggles and cancellations, seeing him top the bill feels like a victory lap. People forget he has one of the deepest catalogs in pop history. When 'Baby' or 'Sorry' plays in the desert, it’s going to be a generational moment. Sabrina Carpenter is cool, but Bieber is the real draw here. The King of Pop is back.

It is actually disrespectful to have the Super Bowl in New Orleans and NOT choose Lil Wayne. Wayne is the living legend of that city. He has been campaigning for this for years, and to give it to Kendrick—who is an outsider from LA—feels like a slap in the face to Southern hip-hop culture. Jay-Z and Roc Nation played politics here. Kendrick is great, sure, but you don't walk into someone's living room and eat their dinner. This should have been Wayne's moment to shine in his hometown.

People forgetting that Kendrick has an insane catalog of hits beyond just the recent diss tracks. 'DNA', 'Humble', 'Alright', 'Money Trees'—the energy in that stadium is going to be electric. He is arguably the greatest live performer in rap right now because he doesn't rely on backing tracks; he actually raps every bar. I’m expecting high-concept visuals, marching bands, and zero gimmicks. This is going to be top 3 halftime shows of all time, right up there with Prince and Dre.

Kendrick Lamar doing the Super Bowl in New Orleans is the final nail in the coffin for the beef. This is the biggest victory lap in hip-hop history. After 'Not Like Us' united the entire world, the NFL had no choice but to pick him. We are about to witness a masterclass in performance art. I hope he brings out the whole West Coast and turns the Super Bowl into a Compton block party. He is the only artist right now who can balance artistic integrity with commercial appeal. Drake who?

You can complain about the prices all you want, but this is the biggest musical event of the decade. I would pay double just to be in that crowd when the opening chords of 'Live Forever' hit. Oasis defined a generation, and the atmosphere at Wembley is going to be unlike anything we have seen since Live Aid. Money comes and goes, but the chance to see the Gallagher brothers on the same stage again is priceless. Stop whining and enjoy the moment—we never thought this day would actually come.