Your Favorite Artists of Color Won Big at the Grammys

By Sameer Rao Feb 11, 2019

The Associated Press reports that last night’s (February 10) 61st Grammy Awards partially addressed prior critiques by recognizing women and hip hop artists in many of the biggest categories. That includes honoring an absent Childish Gambino—who reportedly declined to perform in response to The Recording Academy’s longstanding issues with hip hop—with the genre’s first Record and Song of the Year awards for "This is America."  

rntThose who missed last night’s telecast can watch standout moments from artists of color below:

Camilla Cabello, J Balvin, Young Thug, Ricky Martin and Arturo Sandoval open the night with "Havana":

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rntMichelle Obama graces the Grammys stage alongside Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez:

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rntJanelle Monáe channels Prince while performing "Make Me Feel":

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rntCardi B, the first solo woman to win Best Rap Album, covers the stage with "Money":

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rntBest R&B Album winner H.E.R. takes Grammys to church with "Hard Place":

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rntDiana Ross’ grandson Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick introduces the Motown legend’s special performance:

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rntFantasia, Andra Day and Yolanda Adams pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin:

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rntChloe x Halle tear through Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway’s "Where is the Love":

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rntFind more videos and the full list of winners at Grammy.com.