All the Black Artists Who Won Album of the Year Grammys, From Beyoncé to Outkast

• In the decadeslong history of the Grammy Awards, only 12 Black artists have won album of the year.
• Stevie Wonder became the first Black artist to win in 1974 for “Innervisions.” He has since won thrice.
• Beyoncé took home the award in 2025 for “Cowboy Carter.”

Since the Grammy Awards celebrated its inaugural show in 1959, only 12 Black artists have won album of the year.

Most recently, Beyoncé won for “Cowboy Carter” after four unsuccessful bids for the top prize.

She joined an esteemed yet brief list of singers and superstars, listed in chronological order below.