Grammy winners 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and ICE criticism

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosFebruary 2, 2026 at 10:04 AM

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At the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos," while Kendrick Lamar and SZA won Record of the Year for "Luther." Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist, and Billie Eilish and Finneas won Song of the Year for "Wildflower." The ceremony, hosted by Trevor Noah, saw Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish use their acceptance speeches to criticize the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Several artists, including Kehlani and Gloria Estefan, voiced support for immigrant communities, and many celebrities wore "ICE out" pins on the red carpet. Bad Bunny is also scheduled to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Olivia Dean ×240% SZA 40% Trevor Noah ×250% Finneas O'Connell ×250% United States ×250% Puerto Rico ×260% Kendrick Lamar ×270% Billie Eilish ×370% United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×480% Bad Bunny ×790%

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grammy awards 100% bad bunny 90% ice criticism 80% immigration and customs enforcement 70% album of the year 60% kendrick lamar 60% immigrant communities 50% billie eilish 50% puerto rico 40%