Clipse & Pharrell Williams: 2026 Grammys Performance Highlights (2026)

Clipse & Pharrell Williams To Perform At The 2026 Grammys | GRAMMY.com

Rap all-stars Clipse and superproducer/artist Pharrell Williams are both nominated at the 2026 Grammys for their work on the former's 'Let God Sort Em Out.'

|GRAMMYs/Jan 22, 2026 - 04:59 pm

The 2026 Grammys (https://www.grammy.com/news/2026-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list) take place Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+. Watch highlights and exclusive GRAMMYS content from the 2026 Grammys all year long on live.grammy.com (https://live.grammy.com/) .

Current Grammy nominees Clipse (https://www.grammy.com/artists/clipse/8356) and Pharrell Williams (https://www.grammy.com/artists/pharrell-williams/7310) have been announced as performers at the 2026 Grammys (https://www.grammy.com/news/2026-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list) .

Clipse are nominated for five Grammy Awards this year: Album Of The Year (https://www.grammy.com/news/2026-grammys-nominations-album-of-the-year) (Let God Sort Em Out (https://www.grammy.com/news/clipse-reunion-album-let-god-sort-em-out-takeaways) ), Best Rap Performance ("Chains & Whips"), Best Rap Song ("The Birds Don't Sing"), Best Rap Album (Let God Sort Em Out), and Best Music Video ("So Be It").

Thirteen-time Grammy winner Pharrell Williams is nominated for four Grammy Awards this year: Album Of The Year (Let God Sort Em Out), Best Rap Performance ("Chains & Whips"), Best Rap Song ("The Birds Don't Sing"), and Best Music Film (Piece By Piece).

Prior to the 2026 Grammys telecast, the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on live.grammy.com (https://live.grammy.com/) and the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/recordingacademy?sub_confirmation=1) .

Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episodes airs.

Fulwell Entertainment is producing the 2026 Grammy Awards for the Recording Academy (https://www.recordingacademy.com/) . Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, Jesse Collins, and Trevor Noah (https://grammy.com/artists/trevor-noah/251934) are executive producers.

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Cimafunk To Headline The Grammy Museum's 2026 Grammy Awards After Party

In addition to headliner Cimafunk, the Grammy Museum's 2026 Grammy Awards After Party will also feature music direction by Terri Lyne Carrington and DJ sets from Luccihugh.

|GRAMMYs/Jan 22, 2026 - 01:20 am

Multi-Grammy nominated artist Cimafunk (https://www.grammy.com/artists/cimafunk/51657) will headline the Grammy Museum (https://grammymuseum.org/) 's 2026 Grammy Awards After Party, taking place immediately following the 2026 Grammys (https://www.grammy.com/news/2026-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list) on Sunday, Feb. 1, at both the Grammy Museum and The Novo in downtown Los Angeles. Various artists will perform in the Jazz Lounge, curated by Exceleration Music with music direction by current 2026 Grammy nominee Terri Lyne Carrington (https://www.grammy.com/artists/terri-lyne-carrington/860) , on The Ray Charles Terrace at the Grammy Museum (https://www.grammy.com/news/grammy-museum-ray-charles-terrace-2024-grammy-week-recap-aloe-blacc-jimmy-jam) . Luccihugh will serve as the evening's DJ.

The Grammy Museum's Grammy Awards After Party is a private, ticketed event. All proceeds from the evolved After Party will fund the Grammy Museum's essential music education initiatives.

Learn more about the artists and talent involved with the Grammy Museum's 2026 Grammy Awards After Party below.

Learn More About Cimafunk

With a name and image that pays tribute to the Cimarrons – Cubans of African descent that resisted slavery – and music and showmanship that re-embodies funk legends from the last century, global Afro-Cuban funk ambassador Cimafunk has developed into a musical force crafting the sonic future of the island and a worldwide cultural phenomenon that unites and celebrates Blackness across borders, oceans and languages.

Already garnering three consecutive Grammy nominations, a Latin Grammy Record Of The Year nomination (https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-latin-grammys-nominations-record-of-the-year) , and cross-genre collaborative partnerships with Chucho Valdés (https://grammy.com/artists/chucho-valdes/7655) , George Clinton (https://www.grammy.com/artists/george-clinton-jr/11251) , Lupe Fiasco (https://grammy.com/artists/lupe-fiasco/4324) , Trombone Shorty (https://grammy.com/artists/trombone-shorty/7634) , and many more, Cimafunk has been hailed by Grammy.com (https://www.grammy.com/news/meet-the-first-time-nominee-cimafunk-el-alimento-2023-grammys) as "a funkadelic force … creating the new sound of Cuba & redefining Latin Alternative" and praised by Billboard as "one of the most innovative and captivating artists in contemporary music.

When performing with La Tribu (The Tribe), his standout 9-piece band from Havana, Cimafunk is also widely regarded as one of today's most dynamic live performers. From his breakthrough on NPR's Tiny Desk concert to becoming the first Cuban-born artist to play Coachella (https://www.grammy.com/news/coachella-2024-acts-to-see-the-last-dinner-party-cimafunk-mdou-moctar) to special appearances spanning Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Newport Jazz, The Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center, Ryman Auditorium, and Carnegie Hall, audience demand for Cimafunk has made him one of Latin music's most in-demand festival performers of the year.

In 2026, Cimafunk will bring that special experience to his upcoming fourth album, recorded in an all-live format in Miami's Criteria Studios with the support of Emilio Estefan (https://grammy.com/artists/emilio-estefan-jr/8214) and already named as one of "the most anticipated Latin albums of 2026"by Rolling Stone. This spring will also see him bring his own self-curated CIMAFEST back to Miami in February, plus his highly anticipated third appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in his adopted second hometown.

Learn More About Terri Lyne Carrington

Terri Lyne Carrington is a NEA Jazz Master, Doris Duke Artist, and four-time Grammy award-winning drummer, composer, producer, and educator. She serves as founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, as well artistic director for both the Next Jazz Legacy program (a collaboration with New Music USA). She has performed on more than 100 recordings and has toured and recorded with Herbie Hancock (https://grammy.com/artists/herbie-hancock/9477) , Wayne Shorter (https://grammy.com/artists/wayne-shorter/14191) , Stan Getz (https://grammy.com/artists/stan-getz/9156) , Esperanza Spalding (https://grammy.com/artists/esperanza-spalding/10114) , and many others. Carrington holds honorary doctorates from York University, Manhattan School of Music and Berklee College of Music. The renowned 2019 release Waiting Game from Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science (https://grammy.com/artists/terri-lyne-carrington-social-science/287752) earned the Edison Award for music and a Grammy nomination.

She has authored two books: Three of a Kind, about the forming of the Allen Carrington Spalding trio, and New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers. The latter was accompanied by the Grammy-winning album New Standards Vol.1 (Candid Records) and the New Standards art installation, presented at Detroit's Carr Center, Emerson Contemporary Media Art Gallery (Boston), and Arena Stage (Washington, D.C.), as part of the Jazz Without Patriarchy project.

This year, she released the critically acclaimed albumWe Insist 2025!, a poignant re-imagining of Max Roach (https://grammy.com/artists/max-roach/15223) 'sFreedom Now Suite,which notably featured Abbey Lincoln (https://grammy.com/artists/abbey-lincoln/9284) . The highly celebrated album reflects upon the past, while challenging the present. It both honors Roach's original masterpiece and furthers Carrington's passion for using jazz as a tool for social activism (https://www.grammy.com/news/terri-lyne-carrington-new-standards-live-detroit-linda-oh-kris-davis-jack-dejohnette) .

Learn More About Luccihugh

Los-Angeles-based DJ and music producer Luccihugh brings the good vibes with her wherever she goes. With her own unique flair, Luccihugh's sets highlight her versatile sound and the depth of her music knowledge that is beyond her years. She loves an event where she can allow her creativity to thrive, weaving guests through a musical journey. With quiet confidence, Luccihugh measures her success by a poppin' party with an unforgettable dance floor.

Learn More About Exceleration Music

Exceleration Music was founded in 2020 by music industry veterans Glen Barros, John Burk (https://www.grammy.com/artists/john-r-burk/8135) , Amy Dietz, Charles Caldas, and Dave Hansen, united by a deep commitment to supporting artists and the independent music community that nurtures them. The company operates on the foundational values of integrity, fairness, openness, humility, and excellence, with a mission to amplify the voices of independent artists and honor the creative vision that drives them. Understanding that every artist's path is unique, Exceleration provides strategic campaigns designed to address the specific needs of the musicians they work with and help them to realize their artistic goals.Its dedicated and growing team of marketing, creative, sales, and data experts — boosted significantly by the addition of global distribution powerhouse Redeye Worldwide — works tirelessly to protect and elevate the artistic legacies being built by the creators they serve.

To date, Exceleration has forged meaningful partnerships or acquisitions with a diverse family of influential independent labels, including +1 Records, Ace Fu, Alligator, Azadi, Bloodshot, Candid, Cooking Vinyl, Dangerbird, Down The Road, Heroic, Kill Rock Stars, Mack Avenue, Mom+Pop, Redeye Worldwide, SideOneDummy, The Ray Charles Foundation/Tangerine Records, and Yep Roc Records, each of which is home to artists shaping the sound and culture of independent music.

The Grammy Museum's Grammy Awards After Party is made possible thanks to: Häagen-Dazs, the Official Ice Cream Partner; IBM, the Official Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Cloud Partner; and Waymo, the Official Ride Hail Partner. Additional support is provided by Budweiser, CenterStaging, Duncan Hines, Frontera Wines, and Reyes Beverage Group. Wolfgang Puck will be managing the food and bars for the evening.

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All 8 Best New Artist Nominees To Perform At The 2026 Grammys: Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR & The Marías Confirmed

Current Grammy nominees Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías will perform in a special Best New Artist segment at the 2026 Grammys.

|GRAMMYs/Jan 21, 2026 - 02:00 pm

Addison Rae is nominated for the first time this year in the Best New Artist category, backed by the success of her debut album Addison (https://www.grammy.com/news/addison-rae-new-album-interview-charli-xcx-diet-pepsi) .

Alex Warren is also a first-time nominee this year, earning a Best New Artist nomination propelled by the success of his album You'll Be Alright, Kid and record-breaking hit "Ordinary. (https://www.grammy.com/news/alex-warren-ordinary-singer-bio-youll-be-alright-kid-album-tour) "

First-time Grammy nominees KATSEYE (https://www.grammy.com/news/everything-to-know-about-katseye-global-girl-group-k-pop) are nominated for two Grammy Awards this year: Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance ("Gabriela").

Grammy winner Leon Thomas is nominated for six Grammy Awards this year: Album Of The Year (https://www.grammy.com/news/2026-grammys-nominations-album-of-the-year) (MUTT (https://grammy.com/news/leon-thomas-iii-interview-new-album-mutt) ), Best New Artist, Best R&B Performance ("MUTT (Live From NPR's Tiny Desk)"), Best Traditional R&B Performance ("VIBES DON'T LIE"), Best R&B Song ("YES IT IS"), and Best R&B Album (MUTT).

First-time Grammy nominee Lola Young is up for two Grammy Awards this year: Best New Artist and Best Pop Solo Performance ("Messy (https://www.grammy.com/news/who-is-lola-young-messy-singer-new-album-videos) ").

Olivia Dean is a first-time nominee this year as well, earning a Best New Artist nomination driven by the success of her acclaimed album The Art Of Loving and multiple charting singles, including "Man I Need."

First-time nominee SOMBR is also up for Best New Artist this year, fueled by the success of his debut album I Barely Know Her (https://www.grammy.com/news/sombr-back-to-friends-singer-bio-i-barely-know-her-tour) .

Rounding out the category, The Marías join this year's Best New Artist nominees following the success of their chart-topping single "Back To Me."

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