Effectively, the 2025 Grammys have come and gone. And sure, there have been loads of golden moments (Beyoncé in all probability added one other wing to her Grammy Mansion).

However we have to speak concerning the stunning, Twitter-exploding (X-exploding doesn’t sound as potent) SNUBS.

Yearly, the Recording Academy reminds us that predicting winners is about as dependable as anticipating a drama-free awards season.

This time round, a number of the largest names in music have been left standing listless of their designer outfits, watching somebody else clutch that gilded gramophone for pricey life.

Taylor Swift: No Crown for the Queen?

It occurred, Swifties. Taylor Swift, the artist who virtually breathes Grammy gold, walked away with zero wins — say what? 

With The Tortured Poets Division raking in unbeatable streams and critics praising her lyrical prowess, many have been certain she’d add extra trophies to her already record-breaking assortment. However alas, the Recording Academy had different plans. 

Although TTPD was a business and important darling, Swift confronted stiff competitors. Shockingly, she didn’t take residence Album of the 12 months or Tune of the 12 months.

Maybe the Academy felt it was another person’s flip? Maybe they figured Swift profitable one other Grammy could be like binging reruns of Mates reruns — comforting however predictable? Both means, within the viewers Taylor was all smiles, like nothing occurred. 

Billie Eilish: All That Buzz, No Statuette

For an artist who virtually owned your complete Barbie soundtrack with “What Was I Made For?,” Billie Eilish strolling away Grammy-less was one plot twist no person noticed coming.

Her heartbreaking ballad was the emotional core of the Barbie phenomenon. It introduced grown adults to tears whereas considering their existence. Regardless of nominations in main classes, Billie ended up with the dreaded “simply joyful to be nominated” line. 

The Academy has adored her — worshipped her — up to now. She swept the Large 4 in 2020. However it appears this 12 months, they determined to unfold the wealth elsewhere.

Metallica: Rock’s Elder Statesmen Snubbed Once more

Metallica followers, it’s one other tough 12 months. Regardless of the steel gods returning with 72 Seasons, the Grammys left them out within the chilly once more.

And truthfully, we’ve recognized for many years that the Recording Academy has an on-again, off-again relationship with rock and steel. Metallica even bought edged out within the Greatest Steel Efficiency class, the place they have been nominated. 

Now, I’m not saying Metallica wants extra awards. However come on, it’s Metallica. They’re to steel what cats are to the web — important, beloved, and infrequently terrifying.

Put up Malone: The Hitmaker With out the {Hardware}

Put up Malone has given us anthems, heartbreak, and vibes for days, but one way or the other, the Academy retains treating him like an afterthought. Austin was stripped-down, uncooked, and filled with introspective songwriting that reveals his current fast inventive development.

And but, no wins. Regardless of dominating radio, streaming, and TikTok, Posty stays Grammy-less for this cycle. At this level, it’s important to marvel if he by chance ghosted a Grammy voter or spilled a drink on somebody at a Recording Academy gala.

Jack Antonoff: Tremendous-Producer, Tremendous-Snubbed

At this level, Jack Antonoff has produced extra critically acclaimed albums than the Academy has logical voting choices.

The person is in every single place. He’s labored with Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift, and numerous different A-listers. You’d suppose that’d earn him a win, proper? Improper. 

Antonoff was left empty-handed. It’s a head-scratcher for a lot of followers. However don’t fear—he’ll in all probability produce half of subsequent 12 months’s nominees.

André 3000: The Genius the Grammys Ignored

André 3000’s return to music with New Blue Solar was a second that deserved no less than one Grammy. As a substitute, the Recording Academy acted like they’d by no means heard of him.

No award for his genre-bending brilliance? Nothing for his flute-playing renaissance? Not even a Greatest Jazz Instrumental Album nod? 

The disrespect is actual. If anybody wants extra proof that the Grammys typically battle to reward innovation, right here it’s.

So, What Occurred?

The 2025 Grammy snubs got here all the way down to a mixture of fierce competitors, shifting business traits, and the Academy’s voting choices — a few of which proceed to puzzle followers. In some circumstances, the Recording Academy could have needed to focus on new faces moderately than repeat previous winners.

In others, style biases or a need to unfold the wealth could have performed a job. In the end, awards are subjective. And though a Grammy is a prestigious honor, it doesn’t all the time mirror an artist’s true cultural impression.

Some snubbed singers’ music continues to dominate streaming charts and cultural conversations.