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C.Charles<\/em><\/p>\n

With vibrant performances from new and veteran artists, along with heartwarming tributes to some of pop culture\u2019s most loved icons, the 62nd annual Grammy Awards was a success. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the nights\u2019 ceremony.<\/p>\n

Billie Eilish wins best new artist <\/b><\/p>\n

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, Rosal\u00eda, Tank, and the Bangas, and Yola. Billy first made waves in 2016 with her Soundcloud release \u201cOcean Eyes\u201d, but 2019 was the year the 18-year-old artist crossed over to the mainstream. Her album \u201cWhen We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

Throughout the night Elish also took home Grammys for best song for her track \u201cbad guy,\u201d record of the year, best pop vocal album and album of the year.<\/p>\n

\"\"Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men honor Kobe Bryant<\/b><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Musicians honored the star in a touching tribute. Lizzo began by performing \u201cCuz I Love You\u201d and \u201cTruth Hurts,\u201d after which she declared, \u201cTonight is for Kobe.\u201d Next up was Alicia Keys, who took a moment as the ceremony got underway to pay her respect to the Bryants.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere we are together, on music\u2019s biggest night, celebrating the artists that do it best, but to be honest with you, we\u2019re all feeling crazy sadness right now,\u201d She said. \u201cBecause earlier today, Los Angeles, America and the whole wide world lost a hero.\u201d Alicia was joined by Boyz II Men, sang \u201cIt\u2019s So Hard to Say Goodbye.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Lil Nas X Showed Out!<\/b><\/p>\n

2019 was a great year for young artist Lil Nas X, due to the success of his country trap single \u201cOld Town Road,\u201d. In his performance, Lil Nas fused different genres in \u201cOld Town Road,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

\"\"Nipsey Hussle Tribute<\/b><\/p>\n

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 \u201cRacks in the Middle,\u201d a collaboration featuring Ricch and Hit-Boy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI 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,\u201d his grandmother Margaret Boutte said as she and his family accepted the award on his behalf. \u201cSo thank you, thank you, thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u2018Old Town Road\u2019 Live Performance with Lil Nas X, BTS & Nas<\/b><\/p>\n