Interscope Capitol had a big night at the 2026 Grammy Awards, emerging as the ceremony’s most decorated label with a combined 15 wins, according to an internal staff memo from chairman and CEO John Janick. Interscope led all labels worldwide with nine awards, while Capitol claimed six.

“We should all be so proud of our collective effort,” Janick wrote, calling it “another epic evening” that showcased the company’s mission to develop artists who “move culture through the power of music and storytelling.”

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The night’s biggest storyline belonged to Kendrick Lamar, who, alongside pgLang, won record of the year, best melodic rap performance, best rap song and best rap album, becoming the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history, surpassing Jay‑Z. Lamar also earned an additional Grammy for his feature on Clipse’s “Chains & Whips,” making him the ceremony’s most awarded artist. Janick praised the historic moment, noting Lamar is also the first male artist to win record of the year consecutively and the first rapper to win the category twice.

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas made history of their own as the first three-time winners of song of the year, taking home the award for “Wildflower.” Lady Gaga earned three Grammys — including best pop vocal album — and delivered what Janick described as an “extraordinary performance” that “galvanized millions.”

Janick also celebrated Nine Inch Nails, who won best rock song for “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” marking their first Grammy since 1995, while HYBE‑formed girl group KATSEYE delivered “one of the most energetic and fun performances of the evening” with “GNARLY.”

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Capitol’s six wins were led by Leon Thomas, who performed multiple times and earned Grammys for best R&B album and best traditional R&B performance. Doechii won best music video for “Anxiety,” and YUNGBLUD, earning his first nominations this year, took best rock performance. Meanwhile, The Cure earned the band’s first-ever Grammys — two wins — after a 50‑year career.

Universal Music Group’s broader portfolio also posted major victories: Jelly Roll earned three awards, while Chris Stapleton, Samara Joy, Carín León, Blake Mills, and others added wins across country, jazz, Mexican regional and engineering categories. UMPG writers contributed to major-category wins, while composer Ludwig Göransson secured multiple soundtrack honors. Republic leaders Monte and Avery Lipman were presented with the 2026 Industry Icon Award.

“At Interscope Capitol our purpose is to sign and develop career artists who move culture through the power of music and storytelling,” Janick wrote. “Congratulations to all of you on what was a fun and rewarding night.”

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Read Janick’s Full Memo:

Dear Team,

It was another epic evening at last night’s GRAMMY Awards, as Interscope Capitol artists brought home a total of 15 statues collectively. Interscope has the most wins of any label in the world by far, with 9 total. And Capitol, after just two years of rebuilding took home six awards. We should all be so proud of our collective effort.

In addition to being the most awarded label group at this year’s GRAMMYs, our artists also made history.

Kendrick Lamar and the pgLang team brought home a total of four awards, including Record of the Year, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album. With these wins, Kendrick Lamar becomes the most-awarded rapper in GRAMMY history, overtaking JAY-Z in that honored slot. Kendrick is also the first male artist to consecutively win Record of the Year and the first rapper to win that category twice. Along with another GRAMMY awarded for his performance on Clipse’s “Chains & Whips,” Kendrick was the most awarded artist of the evening.

Billie Eilish and Finneas, who won for Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” also made history, becoming the first three-time winners in the history of the Song of the Year category.

Lady Gaga took home three awards – Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Dance Pop Recording and Best Remixed Recording. Her extraordinary performance on the telecast galvanized millions around the world.

Nine Inch Nails’ return to Interscope also was recognized as they took home Best Rock Song for “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” their first GRAMMY Award since 1995.

And although they didn’t take home an award, KATSEYE put in one of the most energetic and fun performances of the evening with “GNARLY.”

Capitol had an incredible night as well, taking home six awards in all. It was Leon Thomas’ night as he performed multiple times on the show and brought home GRAMMYs for Best R&B Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance. Doechii won for Best Music Video for “Anxiety” and YUNGBLUD who received the first nominations of his career this year, took home top honors in the Best Rock Performance category.

It was also a historic night for The Cure, who after a 50 year career took home their first-ever GRAMMYs, a pair for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance.

Our partners at Verve took home five awards in all, another impressive evening for a label whose artists are a mainstay of GRAMMY night.

At Interscope Capitol our purpose is to sign and develop career artists who move culture through the power of music and storytelling. The success of our artists at The GRAMMYs year in and year out, buoyed by your unwavering commitment and dedication to our artists, is an important signal that we continue to fulfill our mission.

Congratulations to all of you on what was a fun and rewarding night.

Have a great week!

John