Kanye West is known for curating nearly naked looks for his wife, Bianca Censori, to wear in public outings. However, no one expected her to wear her boldest look yet to the Grammys, which is being televised and live-streamed around the globe.
Censori accompanied West to the red carpet wearing a fur coat. However, she soon shed it to reveal a sheer dress that could not have been more see-through unless it was plastic wrap. It was an eye-catching sight that many thought took it too far, even when it comes to Ye and Censori’s shocking collaborations. Read some of the reactions to the wild outfit below:
- “KANYE’S WIFE IS LITERALLY NUDE ON THE RED CARPET WTFF” (source)
- “Ye, why you got this lady naked on the red carpet? Why Kanye?” (source)
- “Kanye got his wife butt ass naked at the Grammys” (source)
- “bruh Kanye’s date is literally naked and they are calling it fashion?” (source)
- “Now what the fuck Kanye got this lady wearing” (source)
- “I’m all about ‘your body your choice’ but I find so ridiculous the ‘dress’ of Kanye‘s girlfriend, wife or whatever” (source)
- “When we said ‘free the nipple’ we didn’t mean Kanye West’s wife showing up naked to the Grammys” (source)
- “Kanye's wife is a straight wilding dog lol” (source)
“As usual, we’re coming to you live from Los Angeles—but what’s unusual are our circumstances this evening,” said 2025 Grammys host Trevor Noah, kicking off his opening monologue. “Just a few weeks ago, we weren’t even sure this show would happen. You don’t need me to tell you this, but this city has just endured one of the largest natural disasters in American history.”
On Sunday night at the Crypto.com Arena, the music industry came together in the wake of LA’s devastating fires to celebrate not just music, but also the LA community more broadly. In fact, as Noah noted, the flowers adorning the tables at the Grammys came from a local florist, commercial breaks highlighted small businesses across the city, and viewers watching along at home were encouraged to donate to ongoing wildfire relief efforts.
Inside the theater, Noah struck a balance between acknowledging the city’s resilience and delivering his signature wit. Weaving through the crowd, he passed Chappell Roan (in her incredible Jean Paul Gaultier spring 2003 couture look) and Charli XCX—seated beside her Sweat tourmate Troye Sivan—before stopping near Taylor Swift (dressed in a glittering Vivienne Westwood mini in Chiefs red), who was flanked by Cynthia Erivo, Jack Antonoff, and Margaret Qualley.
He also addressed the absence everyone was whispering about. “Beyoncé will be here tonight!” Noah teased, before slipping in some timely political humor: “Beyoncé, there are tariffs—we can’t afford another tour!”
From heartfelt tributes to unexpected moments, these were the highlights of music’s biggest night.
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Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan
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Charli XCX and Gracie Abrams
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Beyoncé
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Margaret Qualley and Miley Cyrus
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Janelle Monáe, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys and Egypt Daoud
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Sabrina Carpenter and Lainey Wilson
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Lady Gaga and Shaboozey
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Louis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo
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Chase Stokes, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson
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Doechii and Jay-Z
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Billie Eilish and Finneas
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Charlotte Lawrence and Olivia Rodrigo
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Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky
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Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser
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Chappell Roan
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Cynthia Erivo
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Valentina Ferrer and J Balvin
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Chrissy Teigen
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Lena Waithe and Doechii
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Trevor Noah
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Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley, Taylor Swift, and Sabrina Carpenter
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Jennifer Lopez
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Lainey Wilson, Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright
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Rika Tischendorf and Babyface
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Noah Kahan and Brenna Nolan attend the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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Troye Sivan and Gracie Abrams
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Janelle Monáe
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Jaden Smith and Willow Smith
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Suzie Collier and Jacob Collier
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SZA
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Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga
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Shaboozey and Benson Boon
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Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Billie Eilish
Was Sunday the ideal time for a massive industry award show in Los Angeles? Not necessarily, given the series of wildfires that devastated entire LA neighborhoods only just reached containment. That said, the fact that the city is still struggling to rebuild was reflected throughout the 2025 Grammys, with host Trevor Noah and musicians from and associated with LA—including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars—delivering energetic performances that didn’t feel mournful, so much as like tributes to the resilient spirit of Angelenos. (Chappell Roan’s performance of her hit song “Pink Pony Club,” with its refrain of “I’m going to keep on dancing”, felt particularly apropos.)
Indeed, there was plenty to love about Sunday night’s Grammys (and, of course, some less-than-perfect moments, but why dwell on those?). Below, find a roundup of everything you missed.
The Grammys’ spotlight on LA’s fire-affected small businesses
I, for one, am always thrilled to see Doja Cat—never more so than when she’s lending her star power to a commercial for a small business impacted by the LA wildfires. The Grammys’ commitment to spotlighting some of the city’s hardest-hit businesses felt like a genuine and tangible measure of support, and it didn't go unappreciated. (Neither did Charlie Puth’s cameo in an ad for a local martial arts studio, for that matter.)
Sabrina Carpenter’s extremely theater-kid-energy performance
Carpenter has always had a delightfully campy, Broadway-bound energy onstage, but her showgirl-inflected medley of hits like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” cemented her as one of the Grammys’ most spirited and exciting performers in years. (To be clear, I say “theater kid energy” with absolute reverence, as a lifelong musical-lover who was simply too shy to join the drama club in high school. )
Doechii’s win for best rap album
Any artist bringing their family onstage to celebrate a win is a recipe for instant, involuntary tears, but seeing Doechii accept the Grammy for best rap album alongside her mother was particularly heartwarming—as was the Alligator Bites Never Heal rapper and singer’s message to young Black women watching her win. “Don’t allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you that tell you you can’t be here, or that you’re too dark, or you’re not smart enough, or that you’re too dramatic, or you're too loud. You are exactly who you need to be.” Relatedly: Her performances of “Catfish” and “Denial Is a River” set the audience on its feet.
Benson Boone flipping off the piano (literally)
It is the “Beautiful Things” singer’s signature move, after all, and I kind of love that he didn’t let the fanciness of his surroundings stop him from Simply Being Himself. Sure, king!
Beyoncé’s look of genuine shock upon winning the Grammy for Best Country Album
If I were Queen Bey herself, I would never be remotely surprised when the world recognized my greatness, but the musical icon appeared to be caught off-guard in a very relatable way when she won the best-country-album Grammy for Cowboy Carter. Beyoncé’s win came with historical significance, as well: On Sunday, she became the first Black woman to win a country Grammy in 50 years.
Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Jacob Collier, Lainey Wilson, Janelle Monae, and more paying tribute to Quincy Jones
A rousing tribute to Jones—the titanic composer, arranger, conductor, and record producer who died in November at 91—gathered an astonishing lineup of performers. After an introduction by Will Smith, who recalled working with Jones as one of the producers of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Cynthia Erivo took the stage to sing “Fly Me to the Moon” with Herbie Hancock; Lainey Wilson performed a cover of “Let the Good Times Roll” alongside Jacob Collier; Stevie Wonder played a gorgeous harmonica interlude before singing “We Are the World” with the choirs from two schools destroyed by the LA fires; and Janelle Monáe closed things out with an energetic cover of “Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough” (clad in an I Heart QJ tank, no less).
Beyoncé's speech as she accepted the #GRAMMYs award for Best Country Album. pic.twitter.com/2k1zYRVdjb
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HD version of Beyoncé’s reaction at the #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/w4W5MaqBVE https://t.co/r3j3htkI7s
Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," produced by Mustard, wins the #GRAMMYs Award for Record of the Year. pic.twitter.com/VdLSGkf6pg
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Kendrick Lamar accepts the Record of the Year award for 'Not Like Us' at the 2025 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/4i6Q0Gf03Z
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Kendrick Lamar accepts the Record of the Year award for 'Not Like Us' at the 2025 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/4i6Q0Gf03Z
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Billie Eilish reacts to Doechii's #GRAMMYs performance. pic.twitter.com/kbs9A0BpBH
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