Interscope Capitol Celebrates Epic Grammy Night in Internal Memo
The music world's biggest night has come and gone, and Interscope Capitol is buzzing with pride after a historic performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards. According to an internal staff memo from Chairman and CEO John Janick, the label emerged as the most decorated label of the evening, raking in a total of 15 awards.
Janick hailed the night as "another epic evening" that showcased the company's mission to develop artists who "move culture through the power of music and storytelling." The label's six wins were led by Leon Thomas, who performed multiple times on the show and took home Grammys for Best R&B Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance.
Kendrick Lamar and pgLang also made a splash, becoming the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history with four awards, including Record of the Year, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Album. Lamar's historic wins marked him as the first male artist to consecutively win Record of the Year and the first rapper to win that category twice.
Billie Eilish and Finneas 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, including Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Dance Pop Recording, and Best Remixed Recording, while Nine Inch Nails returned to Interscope with their first GRAMMY Award since 1995 for Best Rock Song.
Capitol also had a stellar night, taking home six awards in all. The label's artists performed multiple times on the show, including Leon Thomas, who brought home two Grammys, and Doechii, who won Best Music Video for "Anxiety." YUNGBLUD also took home top honors in the Best Rock Performance category.
The Cure marked their first-ever GRAMMY wins after a 50-year career, taking home awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance. Verve also had an impressive evening, taking home five awards across various categories.
Janick praised the historic moment, noting that Kendrick Lamar's performance on Clipse's "Chains & Whips" made him the ceremony's most awarded artist. He also celebrated Billie Eilish and Finneas' record-breaking wins, which marked them as the first three-time winners in the history of the Song of the Year category.
Throughout the evening, Interscope Capitol's artists shone bright, bringing home a total of 15 awards collectively. The label's success is a testament to its commitment to developing and signing talented artists who move culture through music and storytelling.
Janick concluded his memo by saying that he is "so proud" of his team for their hard work and dedication to the company's mission. He also extended congratulations to all the winners, saying that it was a "fun and rewarding night."
The success of Interscope Capitol at the 2026 Grammy Awards serves as a reminder of the power of music in bringing people together and creating lasting impact.
The music world's biggest night has come and gone, and Interscope Capitol is buzzing with pride after a historic performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards. According to an internal staff memo from Chairman and CEO John Janick, the label emerged as the most decorated label of the evening, raking in a total of 15 awards.
Janick hailed the night as "another epic evening" that showcased the company's mission to develop artists who "move culture through the power of music and storytelling." The label's six wins were led by Leon Thomas, who performed multiple times on the show and took home Grammys for Best R&B Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance.
Kendrick Lamar and pgLang also made a splash, becoming the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history with four awards, including Record of the Year, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Album. Lamar's historic wins marked him as the first male artist to consecutively win Record of the Year and the first rapper to win that category twice.
Billie Eilish and Finneas 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, including Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Dance Pop Recording, and Best Remixed Recording, while Nine Inch Nails returned to Interscope with their first GRAMMY Award since 1995 for Best Rock Song.
Capitol also had a stellar night, taking home six awards in all. The label's artists performed multiple times on the show, including Leon Thomas, who brought home two Grammys, and Doechii, who won Best Music Video for "Anxiety." YUNGBLUD also took home top honors in the Best Rock Performance category.
The Cure marked their first-ever GRAMMY wins after a 50-year career, taking home awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance. Verve also had an impressive evening, taking home five awards across various categories.
Janick praised the historic moment, noting that Kendrick Lamar's performance on Clipse's "Chains & Whips" made him the ceremony's most awarded artist. He also celebrated Billie Eilish and Finneas' record-breaking wins, which marked them as the first three-time winners in the history of the Song of the Year category.
Throughout the evening, Interscope Capitol's artists shone bright, bringing home a total of 15 awards collectively. The label's success is a testament to its commitment to developing and signing talented artists who move culture through music and storytelling.
Janick concluded his memo by saying that he is "so proud" of his team for their hard work and dedication to the company's mission. He also extended congratulations to all the winners, saying that it was a "fun and rewarding night."
The success of Interscope Capitol at the 2026 Grammy Awards serves as a reminder of the power of music in bringing people together and creating lasting impact.
! Four Grammys for him and pgLang is insane. It's not just about the wins though, it's about how he uses his platform to tell stories that need to be told. And Billie Eilish & Finneas being three-time winners in Song of the Year? That's mind-blowing 
! Interscope Capitol must be doing something right, all those awards and they're still pushing the boundaries of music and storytelling 
. I'm loving the vibe this year at the Grammys!
can you believe how epic it was for interscope capitol to sweep up 15 awards 
they clearly have some amazing artists on their roster, like leon thomas and billie eilish who are basically the ultimate team goals 
i'm also low-key sad that The Cure finally got some love after all those years, but at least they're rocking that alternative vibe 
what's your fave takeaways from the grammy Awards this year 
The Grammys are such a big deal, especially for Interscope Capitol. They basically dominated the night with 15 awards 
, including six wins for their own artists. It's dope to see artists like Leon Thomas, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Finneas making history and breaking records. 
. Still, it's awesome to see Interscope Capitol celebrating their success and acknowledging the hard work of their team 
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... i'm not surprised interscope capitol killed it this year, they've been pushing some amazing artists for ages. kendrick lamar's historic wins are insane 
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they've got some serious talent signed under them, from kendrick lamar to billie eilish & doechii... and it's clear that john janick knows how to spot a winner 
. i'm loving all the nostalgia vibes from the cure's grammy wins too - 50 years in the game is still crazy impressive 
. but what really got me is how interscope capital is all about pushing culture through music & storytelling... it's so inspiring to see them support artists who are making a real impact 
janick's memo is literally glowing over here and i am HERE. FOR. IT 
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the cure finally getting their first grammy after 50 years is so satisfying 
AND BILLIE EILISH AND FINNEAS'S RECORD-BREAKING WINS IN THE SONG OF THE YEAR CATEGORY ARE TRULY INSPIRING. IT'S CLEAR THAT INTERSCOPE CAPITOL IS ALL ABOUT FOSTERING TALENTED ARTISTS WHO USE THEIR MUSIC TO MOVE PEOPLE AND MAKE A LASTING IMPACT. CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS! 
. Like, why does John Janick's internal memo have to be so vague? He's not even mentionin' what exactly made Interscope Capitol the most decorated label of the night... was it a secret deal with the Grammys or somethin'? And all these wins for Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish... that's just too convenient 
they can only celebrate their own label's wins but not even mention anyone who's been snubbed like dixie chicks or tame impala 
and 6 awards out of 15 is still not enough for me 
"move culture through the power of music and storytelling" give me a break, it sounds like something they made up in a focus group 