The Best Memes & Viral Moments From The 2026 Grammys

It’s time for another momentous night in music. Going into the 2026 Grammy Awards, there was plenty of history to be made — with Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga among the evening’s most-nominated artists, and a buzzy field of Best New Artist nominees including Olivia Dean, Addison Rae, and Victorious alum Leon Thomas. And whether or not your fave took home top honors, unexpected moments abounded.

Need some help keeping track of it all? From big winners to viral performances, here’s a recap of the best memes and tweets from the 2026 Grammys on Feb. 1.

Sabrina & Jeff’s “Manchild” Moment

Early into the ceremony, Sabrina Carpenter donned a flirty fight attendant ‘fit for a lively performance of “Manchild.” Her impassioned choreo — which including navigating a moving baggage carousel like a pro — inspired celebrities in the audience to dance along, including Jeff Goldblum and his wife Emilie Livingston.

Viewers couldn’t get enough of the playful moment. As one perfectly put it: “Sabrina Carpenter’s mic is ON and Jeff Goldblum is SWAYING spectacle is BACK.”

“The best part of Sabrina Carpenter‘s performance of ‘Manchild’ was watching Jeff Goldblum dance,” another fan declared on X (formerly Twitter).

Bad Bunny’s Meaningful Message

While accepting the Best Música Urbana Album award for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Bad Bunny used his speech to call out ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in the wake of the agency’s ramped-up operations, and the recent killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti.

“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say: ICE out,” began the musician — voicing a sentiment that was also expressed in pins worn by several of his fellow Grammy-goers. “We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we are humans. And we are Americans.”

Later in his speech, Bad Bunny told viewers that “the only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”

His message not only received a standing ovation at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, but resonated with viewers at home, too. Several fans said they were left in tears. One viewer called Bad Bunny’s speech “one of the highlights of the evening” and “so f*cking important,” and another praised him for “using his platform exactly the right way,” expressing their desire for other artists to do the same.

Lola Young’s Big Win

After performing a beautifully stripped-down version of “Messy” earlier in the evening, Lola Young took home the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance — her first win ever, and a major feat in a category stacked with Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Justin Bieber.

True to her hit song’s name, Young’s win was delightfully chaotic — from her sheer surprise at hearing her name announced, to her use of the word “f*cking” accidentally making it to air. “I love her so bad and her speech was so fun actually,” one fan wrote. “She’s the cutest.”

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