2025 Grammy Awards: 5 Moments That Immediately Went Viral

Kendrick Lamar - Record of the Year, Best R&B Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video and Song of the Year at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2025
Kendrick Lamar - Record of the Year, Best R&B Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video and Song of the Year at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2025. Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (15123169au)

We can count on the Grammy Awards to give us countless viral moments, and this year’s show didn’t disappoint. From emotional acceptance speeches, epic performances, and historic wins, here are five viral moments from the Grammys that got everyone talking.

Beyoncé’s Shocked Face

In addition to winning album of the year for Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé also won best country album, and her shocked reaction immediately became a viral meme.

Kendrick Lamar’s Winning Streak

Kendrick Lamar walked away with five trophies at this year’s Grammy Awards, and everyone in the room was on their feet and singing along to the beat of “Not Like Us” after he won record of the year.

Chappell Roan’s Speech

Chappell Roan delivered one of the most memorable acceptance speeches after winning the best new artist award, criticizing labels for failing to offer livable wages and health care to emerging artists.

Viral Performances

This year’s Grammys have given us many epic performances, by the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Charli XCX, and Chappell Roan, but none created as much commotion as Benson Boone with a rendition of “Beautiful Things”.

Taylor Swift & Cynthia Erivo

Taylor Swift and Cynthia Erivo were seated next to each other at the Grammy Awards, and they went viral after reenacting the viral “holding space” moment from one of Erivo’s Wicked interviews with Ariana Grande.