Highlights
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Billie Eilish took home Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammys with “Wildflower,” beating nominees including Rosé & Bruno Mars’ “APT.” in a tense category watched around the world.
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Rosé made history with a stunning performance and major nominations, yet missed out on the top prize, sparking fan debate online.
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The ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena was full of unforgettable moments, from activism to landmark wins for Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar.
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Social media exploded with support and backlash alike — with threads praising Eilish’s artistry and others insisting Rosé deserved more.
Billie Eilish walked off with one of the night’s biggest honours at the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1 — claiming Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” a poignant track from her 2024 album Hit Me Hard and Soft.
But the win didn’t come without controversy.
Among the field of nominees was the highly acclaimed “APT.” — a collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars that had become one of the most talked-about songs of the year globally. Despite its chart success and cultural impact, “APT.” ended up on the losing side of the night’s most prestigious songwriting award.
For many fans of Rosé, the outcome sparked heated debate online, with threads on Reddit and other platforms discussing whether the K-pop star should have clinched the award instead. One fan thread argued that the cultural and commercial influence of “Golden” — also in this year’s Grammys — had been immense, and that Rosé had been “unlucky” in a crowded category.
Billie Eilish’s reaction was measured but emotional, as she accepted the award alongside her brother and longtime collaborator Finneas O’Connell, who co-wrote and produced “Wildflower.” This win marks another milestone in her career, building on her previous Grammy success and solidifying her reputation as one of the generation’s standout songwriters.
Meanwhile, “Wildflower” itself struck a chord with both critics and the Recording Academy for its introspective lyrics and understated production — qualities that many voters said resonated deeply beyond its chart performance.
The broader Grammy night was a dramatic one: Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language artist to win Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and Kendrick Lamar & SZA took Record of the Year for “Luther.”
Still, the absence of a win for Rosé — who had already turned heads with her opening performance alongside Bruno Mars — has become one of the most talked-about talking points of the awards season.
So what do you think?
Did Billie Eilish deserve to steal the spotlight with “Wildflower”, or was Rosé robbed on Grammy night? Let us know in the comments below… 