Fans were not ready for Bruno Mars to go full rock god mode in this instant classic 2026 Grammys cut on his worldwide smash hit “Apt.” with Blackpink star Rosé! Bruno tore the roof off the Grammys while rocking a black Les Paul six-string, delivering a hard-rocking version of their collab hit. We’re used to seeing Bruno’s smooth funk stylings at the Grammys, but this stylistic switch-up showed that Bruno can do anything he sets his mind to and steal the show every time.
The Music Man has to say the duet was a killer showcase for Bruno and Rosé’s chemistry. Their voices and stage presence blended perfectly, and you could also see their close friendship come through the performance. Fans got plenty to enjoy from the musical side, with Bruno shining on guitar with his driving opening riff, as well as a lead guitar showcase at 1:37, which is something we don’t usually see from the Hawaiian megastar.
Rosé uploaded the duet to her YouTube channel on February 19, 2026. It hit 2.4 million views in less than a week, becoming one of the most popular performances from the 2026 Grammys. Fans were digging the vibe and added comments such as “Their chemistry is so AMAZING. I hope they continue to collab in the future” and “I need to hear Bruno on that guitar more please. My goodness.”
Bruno and Rosé have dropped several memorable live duets on “Apt.” One of The Music Man’s favourite live cuts of the song is the 100 million view version that the two hitmakers delivered at the 2024 MAMA Awards. This version is quite different from the Grammys rendition, with Bruno’s band laying a slithering groove on the number, while the two stars and their backup singers put on one helluva show.
“Apt.” might seem like a bit of a left-field choice to perform at the 2026 Grammys, as the song came out in October 2024. However, due to its October release, the hit actually fell outside the Grammys eligibility period for the 2025 event. “Apt.” subsequently earned three nominations for the 2026 Grammys, namely Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Record of the Year. The song topped the charts in over 50 countries and broke a number of chart and streaming records. It was therefore quite a shock that the song did not win a Grammy in any of the three categories, with media commentators calling the decision a “snub”.