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Clipse and Pharrell Williams have been confirmed as performers at the 2026 Grammy Awards, airing live on CBS on 1 February. Both acts enter the ceremony as major nominees, with Clipse up for five awards and Pharrell Williams earning four nominations. Hosted by Trevor Noah at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, the performance places Virginia hip-hop at the centre of Music’s Biggest Night®, alongside a growing lineup of contemporary pop and R&B acts.
Key Highlights
- Performers announced: Clipse, Pharrell Williams
- Event: 2026 Grammy Awards
- Date: Sunday, 1 February 2026
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Broadcast: CBS, streaming on Paramount+
- Host: Trevor Noah
- Clipse nominations: 5
- Pharrell Williams nominations: 4
Clipse and Pharrell Confirmed for Grammy Stage
The Grammy Awards has confirmed that Clipse and Pharrell Williams will perform at the 2026 ceremony, taking place on Sunday, 1 February, in Los Angeles. Clipse enter the night with five Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for Let God Sort Em Out, alongside nods for Best Rap Performance (“Chains & Whips”), Best Rap Song (“The Birds Don’t Sing”), and Best Music Video (“So Be It”). Pharrell Williams, a 13-time Grammy winner, is nominated four times this year, including Album of the Year and Best Music Film for Piece By Piece.
Previously announced performers include Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, SOMBR and The Marías, with additional names expected ahead of the broadcast. With Clipse and Pharrell Williams added to the bill, the 2026 Grammy Awards continue to build a performance lineup that bridges generational influence and current recognition.
Why This Matters
The inclusion of Clipse and Pharrell Williams reinforces hip-hop’s continued weight at the Grammys, particularly as veteran acts with deep cultural influence remain competitive in top categories. Their joint presence highlights the durability of early-2000s rap legacies while underscoring how producer-led artistry continues to shape contemporary award recognition.
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