Tyler, the Creator performs onstage during the 2026 Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Tyler, The Creator wasn't slacking on creativity with his 2026 Grammys performance on Sunday night. The rapper-singer delivered quite the theatrical mash-up of his hit songs "Thought I Was Dead," "Like Him" and "Sugar On My Tongue." He kicked off his performance with a stage set inspired by his "Thought I Was Dead" music video before Oscar-winning actress Regina King made a cameo with an inspirational monologue. "I fixed the glass, all right, so you've got a clear view. Put on some new tires. Keep moving forward. Watch out for those potholes. And don't ever, ever look back in that rearview mirror," she told the rapper. "I'm just trying to remind you where you've been, ignoring where you going. Oh, and one more thing: If you ever find yourself going back to them old places, you destroy them. Or they're gonna destroy you. Got what I'm saying? Now, grab your keys." Related Stories Music Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell Win Song of the Year, Slam ICE at 2026 Grammys: "No One Is Illegal On Stolen Land" Music Justin Bieber Returns to the Grammys in Only Shorts and Socks for Raw "Yukon" Performance After a quick outfit change, Tyler, The Creator then jumps in a red car and takes off across the stage. However, he quickly crashes, running over someone in a planned bit before pivoting to his track "Sugar On My Tongue." As dancers appear to be trying to help the person who had been hit, the rapper continues singing, dancing and vibing around on the Grammys stage. He even jumps up on the car again to get down to the music. His performance ends with the fuel station set behind him blowing up in flames, as Tyler, The Creator stumbles out and collapses down the stage in front of the audience. Earlier in the day, he won the first-ever Grammy for best album cover for Chromakopia. He was also nominated for album of the year, best alternative music album, best rap performance, best rap song and best rap album. The 2026 Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, were held live Sunday evening from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Find the full winners list here and check out the red carpet arrivals. View this post on Instagram THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Grammys 2026 Jelly Roll Wins His First-Ever Grammys and Urges Deeper Relationship With Jesus politics Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell Win Song of the Year, Slam ICE at 2026 Grammys: "No One Is Illegal On Stolen Land" music Justin Bieber Returns to the Grammys in Only Shorts and Socks for Raw "Yukon" Performance music Bruno Mars Brings the Love With Grammy Performance of New Single 'I Just Might' music Lady Gaga Returns to Grammy Stage With Rock-ified "Abracadabra" Performance politics Bad Bunny Slams ICE and Urges People to Put Love Over Hate After Grammys Win: "We Love Our People" Grammys 2026 Jelly Roll Wins His First-Ever Grammys and Urges Deeper Relationship With Jesus politics Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell Win Song of the Year, Slam ICE at 2026 Grammys: "No One Is Illegal On Stolen Land" music Justin Bieber Returns to the Grammys in Only Shorts and Socks for Raw "Yukon" Performance music Bruno Mars Brings the Love With Grammy Performance of New Single 'I Just Might' music Lady Gaga Returns to Grammy Stage With Rock-ified "Abracadabra" Performance politics Bad Bunny Slams ICE and Urges People to Put Love Over Hate After Grammys Win: "We Love Our People"