The Grammys: The most controversial wins- Pubity

The Grammys have been full of shock wins
The winners have often sparked great outrage from fans and critics
The 67th Grammy Awards are on Sunday, 3 February

The Grammys most controversial moments. — The Grammy’s have had quite a few controversial award wins over the years. Credit: Imago

The Grammys 2025 is coming up on Sunday, 3 February, and will see some of the biggest acts of the past year come together to mark their achievement.

Airing on CBS at 8 pm EST/ 5 pm PST, The 67th Grammy Awards will be hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth year in a row.

Nominees include established names like Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Charli xcx alongside newer acts such as Chappell Roan and Benson Boone. Some are even taking to the stage to perform, like Raye, Doechii and Teddy Swims.

The Grammys performers have been revealed — Trevor Noah is hosting The Grammys this year for the fifth year Credit: IMAGO

However, as we look forward, we can also turn back and reflect on some of the strangest winning choices of the Recording Academy.

Here are some of the most controversial wins at the Grammys ahead of the upcoming ceremony.

Harry Styles’ win over Beyonce

Many still express confusion about how Harry Styles’ Harry’s House was named Album of the Year over Beyonce’s homage to disco Renaissance.

Macklemore beating out Kendrick Lamar

Even Macklemore was keen for Kendrick Lamar to take home the Best Rap Album gong in 2014 for his Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, but the Recording Academy was not on the same page, giving it the duo’s The Heist.

Shelby Lynne beating out Brad Paisley

In 2001, country star Shelby Lynne was awarded the Best New Artist award over future icon Brad Paisley despite having made her breakout in the 90s.

Jethro Tull taking one home over Metallica

The 1989 victory of Jethro Tull over Metallica in the Recording Academy’s debut of the hard rock and metal category even shocked presenters Alice Cooper and Lita Ford.

Christina Aguilera reigning over Britney Spears

The Best New Artist rivalry between Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears might have been manufactured, but people were shocked that the Genie In A Bottle singer defeated the Baby One More Time artist in 2000.