Grammy Awards 2020: Most Memorable Moments
C.Charles
With vibrant performances from new and veteran artists, along with heartwarming tributes to some of pop culture’s most loved icons, the 62nd annual Grammy Awards was a success. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the nights’ ceremony.
Billie Eilish wins best new artist
New music sensation Billie Eilish won the Grammy for the best new artist, once again the category was packed with some serious talent. In the category, Billie competed against Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Black Pumas, Maggie Rogers, Rosalía, Tank, and the Bangas, and Yola. Billy first made waves in 2016 with her Soundcloud release “Ocean Eyes”, but 2019 was the year the 18-year-old artist crossed over to the mainstream. Her album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” was released in March 2019 and simultaneously debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. This record-breaking achievement made her the first artist born in the 2000s to have a No. 1 album in the United States and the youngest female ever to have a No. 1 album in the United Kingdom.
Throughout the night Elish also took home Grammys for best song for her track “bad guy,” record of the year, best pop vocal album and album of the year.
Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men honor Kobe Bryant
Every year, the days leading up to the Grammys are filled with A-List parties and brunches. This year Sunday 26th January was a day that shook the world of popular culture as NBA star Kobe Bryant, who with his daughter Gianna and 7 others died in a tragic helicopter crash.
Musicians honored the star in a touching tribute. Lizzo began by performing “Cuz I Love You” and “Truth Hurts,” after which she declared, “Tonight is for Kobe.” Next up was Alicia Keys, who took a moment as the ceremony got underway to pay her respect to the Bryants.
“Here we are together, on music’s biggest night, celebrating the artists that do it best, but to be honest with you, we’re all feeling crazy sadness right now,” She said. “Because earlier today, Los Angeles, America and the whole wide world lost a hero.” Alicia was joined by Boyz II Men, sang “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye.”
Lil Nas X Showed Out!
2019 was a great year for young artist Lil Nas X, due to the success of his country trap single “Old Town Road,”. In his performance, Lil Nas fused different genres in “Old Town Road,” and featured K-pop band BTS and viral yodeling star Mason Ramsey. It was the first Grammy performance for BTS and Mason, 13, who is one of the youngest Grammy performers ever.
Nipsey Hussle Tribute
The late Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle was honored with performances by John Legend, Meek Mill, Kirk Franklin, Roddy Ricch and YG. The artist, who died in March 2019, posthumously won the best rap performance award for his track “Racks in the Middle,” a collaboration featuring Ricch and Hit-Boy.
“I wanted to thank all of you for showing all the love that I have felt for him all of his life and will always live in my heart,” his grandmother Margaret Boutte said as she and his family accepted the award on his behalf. “So thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Images of the late Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant are projected onto a screen while YG, John Legend, Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, and Roddy Ricch perform during the Grammy Awards at the Staples Center.
‘Old Town Road’ Live Performance with Lil Nas X, BTS & Nas
