The 67th Grammys Awards was full of culture and vibes this year that-surprisedly- did not disappoint. Black culture truly reigned supreme this year.

From two Motown legends and the return of Will Smith and the Weeknd to an overdue delivery of Beyoncé’s flowers and a #blackgirlmagic moment for Doechii that made us tear up, this may have been the blackest Grammys we have seen in awhile. And the night ultimately belonged to Kendrick Lamar.

Here are a few more of our favorite, most powerful, Black moments from the 67th Grammy Awards.

Beyoncé wins Best Country Album and Album of the Year

Delayed but not denied. After being snubbed from the Country Music Awards, a golden moment for Queen Bey! Beyoncé won the Grammy for Best Country Album for her groundbreaking album, Cowboy Carter.

Seemingly shocked by the win, Beyoncé hugged her daughter Blue Ivy and her husband, Jay-Z before making her way to the stage.

Wow, I want to thank God that I’m able to still do what I love after so many years,” she started her acceptance speech. “Oh, my God, I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this, this album we worked so hard on it.”

“I think sometimes genre is a Cold War to keep us in a place as artists. And I just want to encourage people to do this,” she said, adding, “Stay persistent.”

“Wow, I like to thank my beautiful family, all of the artists that were collaborators. Thank you. This wouldn’t have been this album without you. Like to thank God again and my fans. And I still am in shock, thank you so much for this honor.”

After losing in the category for four years in a row, Cowboy Carter also won the Album of the Year. The Grammy was presented to her by the Los Angeles Fire Department.

She dedicated the award to Linda Martell, a country singer who is featured on her album.

“I just hope we keep pushing forward, opening doors, ” she said.

Beyoncé also won a Grammy for country duo/group performance during the Grammy’s Premiere Ceremony for her song featuring Miley Cyrus, “II Most Wanted.” Queen Bey is taking Cowboy Carter on the road, announcing a 9-city tour she’s calling the ‘Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour.

Doechii wins first Grammy

Doechii finally got her moment, winning her first Grammy for Best Rap Album. She’s the third woman ever to win in the category.

During her acceptance speech, the Tampa, Fla. native credited her dedication to sobriety, faith in God and homage to her hometown.

“There’s so many people out there who probably don’t know who I am. I call myself the Swamp Princess because I’m from Tampa,” she says. “Go to Tampa, there’s talent there. Thank you so much to my label, TDE. Thank you to hip-hop.” 

She added, ” The last thing I want to say oh my god there’s [bleeped]. I know that there is some black girl out there…and I want to tell you that you can do it. Anything is possible. Don’t allow anybody to project any stereotypes onto you. You are exactly who you need to be to be right where you are and I am a testimony. Praise God.”

Quincy Jones tribute

The late legendary producer and composer was honored in song by a variety of artists starting with” Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo and Herbie Hancock, who performed “Fly Me to the Moon.”

Lainey Wilson and Jacob Collier performed ” Let The Good Times Roll.”

Stevie Wonder spoke about the importance of celebrating each other’s culture and performed ” We Are The World,” a song written by Micheal Jackson and Lionel Richie and composed by Jones.

Will Smith opened up the tribute. It was his first major television awards appearance since the 2022 Oscars incident with Chris Rock

Smith called Jones ‘a mentor, friend and father figure’ and recalled a story with him while working on The Fresh Prince, which Jones executive produced.

“He said it’s your job to take care of these people,” Smith shared what Jones told him and said its a motto he’s strived to live his life by.

Janelle Monae brings MJ vibes

Janelle Monae ended the star-studded tribute to Jones with a performance to  Jackson’s ” Don’t Stop Until You Get Enough” from his Off The Wall album that Jones produced. Monae dressed the part in Jackson ‘s iconic glitter tuxedo and socks, similar to what the late icon wore at the Motown 25 show in 1983. 

Kendrick Lamar wins record of the year and song of the year

What started as a diss track is now a Grammy-winning song. The ” Not Like Us” rapper took home the Grammy for record of the year, beating out Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Ellish and the Beatles.

Lamar dedicated his award to the city of LA and his aunt who passed the day before the awards show.

“I can’t give enough thanks to these places that I rolled around since high school, you know,” the Compton native said. “And most importantly, the people and the families out in the Palisades and Altadena. This is the true testament that we can continue to restore the city.”

Lamar also won Song of the Year for ” Not Like Us” and won Grammys for Best Rap Song, Music Video and Rap Performance. Overall he took him five Grammys! No, they’re not like him!

Alicia Keyes honored

Alicia Keyes was given her flowers by Queen Latifah. The “Fallin” 17-time Grammy winner was honored with the Dr. Dre Impact Award.

She paid homage to female music producers during her acceptance speech.

“I always had to fight for a certain level of respect as a songwriter, a composer, and especially a producer,” Keys said onstage. “It’s strange that we don’t think of women as producers … but female producers have always powered the industry.”

Keyes also addressed the importance of  diversity, equity and inclusion, a political reference to the DEI rollbacks being implemented by President Donald Trump.

” Music is the beautiful language that unites us all,” she says.

Diana Ross makes appearance

A lovely surprise from the living Mahogany icon. Ross presented the Song of the Year award in a  Dolce & Gabbana white tulle cape and dress. In an inspirational monologue she encouraged everyone to stay uplifted.

“May this moment remind us all of the power we hold,” Ross told the audience. “Even in the darkness we can rise again and keep the light of hope and love alive.”

Ironically, Diana has never won a Grammy but was honored in 2012 with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

LA united

The Grammys was not only a night of Black excellence celebrated. It was also a love letter to the city of Los Angeles and the mourning of recent national tragedies.

Hosted by Trevor Noah, the evening was full of tributes, unity, healing and resilience in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

“And despite all the devastation, the spirit of the city has been emerged,” Noah said. “Neighbors who have never spoken to each other are helping each other. Community centers are overflowing with donations. Families are welcoming strangers into their homes, so they, too, have a place to sleep.

Trevor added, “You know, it’s often that in the darkest times, the best of humanity shines through and the people of Los Angeles right now are a perfect example of that.”

Several performances paid tribute to the city and the frontline workers who battled and risked their lives to save it.

 Throughout the night, donations were also being made to aid wildfire victims. Over $7 million was raised in relief funds for multiple charities.

Tributes  to the D.C. and Philadelphia plane crash victims were also made.