Beyoncé Is Finally Going to Win That Album of the Year Award at the 2025 Grammys

Beyoncé is undoubtedly one of the greatest artists of all time, yet despite her record-breaking career, she has never won the Grammy for Album of the Year. That could finally change at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where all signs point to Queen Bey taking home the prestigious trophy.

Beyoncé has been nominated for Album of the Year four times—for I Am… Sasha Fierce (2010), Beyoncé (2015), Lemonade (2017), and Renaissance (2023)—yet she has never won. Her loss in 2017 for Lemonade to Adele’s 25 was one of the most controversial moments in Grammy history, with even Adele admitting on stage that Beyoncé deserved it.

At the 2023 Grammys, she made history by becoming the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, but Renaissance still lost the big prize to Harry Styles' Harry’s House. Fans and critics alike called out the Recording Academy for continuing to overlook her contributions to music, particularly as a Black woman pushing boundaries in the industry.

With another genre-defining album expected for the next Grammys, 2025 could finally be the year that changes everything.

Beyoncé’s follow-up to Renaissance, widely believed to be the second installment of her trilogy project, is already one of the most anticipated releases of the decade. If Renaissance was her tribute to house and ballroom culture, this next album could see her exploring rock, country, or alternative genres, proving yet again that she is an artist who refuses to be boxed in.

The Grammys tend to favor albums that showcase artistic risk-taking and cultural impact. If Beyoncé delivers another groundbreaking record—one that blends genres, tells a powerful story, and redefines the music landscape—there will be no excuse left for the Recording Academy to deny her the Album of the Year award.

In recent years, the Grammys have faced growing criticism for their lack of diversity in major categories, especially when it comes to Black artists winning Album of the Year. The last Black woman to win the category was Lauryn Hill in 1999 for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill—a staggering 26 years ago.

However, after repeated backlash and internal restructuring within the Recording Academy, there seems to be a shift toward greater inclusivity and fairness in voting. The 2025 Grammys presents an opportunity for the Academy to make things right and recognize Beyoncé’s unparalleled impact on music and culture.

Beyoncé winning Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys wouldn’t just be a personal triumph—it would be a cultural moment, a correction of past injustices, and a celebration of an artist who has redefined music time and time again.

The anticipation is high, and the competition will be fierce, but this time, Beyoncé is finally going to win the Grammy she deserves.