Los Angeles — Rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer-songwriter SZA captured one of music’s biggest honors Sunday night, winning Record of the Year at the 68th annual Grammy Awards for their collaboration “Luther.” The awards show, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and hosted by Trevor Noah, also featured a memorable onstage moment involving music icon Cher
The duo’s win stood out among a field of strong contenders, including songs by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter. “Luther,” a soulful R&B-leaning track that samples Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s classic “If This World Were Mine,” has been a commercial hit and cultural touchpoint in the past year. During their acceptance speeches, both Lamar and SZA spoke about the emotional depth of the song and its message of connection and resilience.
Cher’s Mix-Up Steals Brief Spotlight
One of the night’s lighter highlights came when Cher, presenting the Record of the Year award, momentarily misread the winner’s name — calling out “Luther Grandoss” in a nod that many fans thought referenced late R&B legend Luther Vandross — before correcting herself. The humorous flub quickly went viral and was later embraced by the artists and producers involved as part of the live show’s charm.
Lamar’s Grammy Night and Legacy
The Grammy triumph capped a remarkable evening for Lamar, who also picked up additional awards including Best Rap Album for GNX and Best Rap Performance. With five wins this year and a career total now at 27 Grammys, Lamar has surpassed Jay-Z to become the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history.
The 2026 ceremony also celebrated other major winners: Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos won Album of the Year, Billie Eilish took home Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” and Olivia Dean was honored as Best New Artist.
About the Grammys
The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy, recognize artistic and technical excellence in the music industry across genres. Sunday’s show marked the final year it aired on CBS with Trevor Noah as host, closing a chapter on a ceremony watched by millions worldwide.
