Beyoncé Wins Two NAACP Image Awards, Including Outstanding Album

Beyoncé celebrated significant wins at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, taking home 'Outstanding Album' for 'Cowboy Carter' and 'Outstanding Female Artist', bringing her total Grammy win count to 35. Her historic Grammy win for 'Album of the Year' at the February 2 ceremony marked a career milestone, making her the most awarded artist in Grammy history with 99 nominations. Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, expressed her shock and pride during a preview for the Jennifer Hudson Show, recalling how she was surprised by the win and how her granddaughter Blue Ivy playfully nudged her mother to stand during the announcement. Critics have had mixed reactions to Beyoncé's music, with some questioning the authenticity of her country-inspired album, while others celebrate her continued success and influence in the industry. The upcoming 'Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour' is set to launch in April 2025, further solidifying her presence in the music scene. Other notable winners at the NAACP Image Awards included Keke Palmer and Kendrick Lamar.