by The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 2, 2025, celebrating outstanding achievements in music. The music industry’s biggest night brought out the hottest artists, made the boldest statements, and the records that defined our year. Hip-hop and R&B weren’t just in the building – they took center stage, proving once again that this music moves the world.
Here are the winners in the Hip-Hop and R&B categories:
Hip-Hop Categories:
• Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar won for “Not Like Us.” 
• Best Melodic Rap Performance: Rapsody and Erykah Badu were awarded for “3:AM.” 
• Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” received this honor. 
R&B Categories:
• Best R&B Performance: Muni Long won for “Made for Me (Live on BET).” 
• Best Traditional R&B Performance: Lucky Daye was recognized for “That’s You.” 
• Best R&B Song: SZA’s “Saturn” earned this award. 
• Best Progressive R&B Album: Avery*Sunshine’s “So Glad to Know You” and NxWorries’ (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge) “Why Lawd?” both received this accolade. 
• Best R&B Album: Chris Brown’s “11:11 (Deluxe)” was honored in this category. 
These awards highlight the exceptional talent and contributions of Hip-Hop and R&B artists over the past year.
