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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Camila recreate Havana for this performance, she brought the Latin vibes to the Grammys being the first Latina to ever opened, and it incredible proud of her bringing our culture to the world. pic.twitter.com/s0RlMxvcAm
rnt— Alli-HOBIUARY-☀️semi ia 풍경 (@swiftanpanman) February 11, 2019
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rntMichelle Obama graces the Grammys stage alongside Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez:
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"Music shows us that all of it matters": Michelle Obama surprised the crowd at the Grammy Awards and delivered a few words about the importance of music. https://t.co/7BB8jl0TGf pic.twitter.com/TcJKEV6wDq
rnt— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 11, 2019
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rntJanelle Monáe channels Prince while performing "Make Me Feel":
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For those that missed Janelle Monae’s full performance at the Grammys, here you go. pic.twitter.com/Zz4iZ3icmj
rnt— CRT (@StoryofEverest) February 11, 2019
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rntCardi B, the first solo woman to win Best Rap Album, covers the stage with "Money":
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WATCH: @IAmCardiB shut down the #Grammys as she tells us that she wants #Money!!!! pic.twitter.com/2P7EsjcRcm
rnt— Cardi B Network (@cardibnet) February 11, 2019
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rntBest R&B Album winner H.E.R. takes Grammys to church with "Hard Place":
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7. H.E.R. ‘Hard Place’: #Grammys : pic.twitter.com/mSSUqpXhW2
rnt— Scene Cut ? (@SCENECUT) February 11, 2019
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rntDiana Ross’ grandson Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick introduces the Motown legend’s special performance:
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9. Diana Ross #GRAMMYs: pic.twitter.com/LYief6WmJZ
rnt— Scene Cut ? (@SCENECUT) February 11, 2019
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rntFantasia, Andra Day and Yolanda Adams pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin:
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Fantasia, Audra Day, and Yolanda Adams #Grammys : pic.twitter.com/m0DnR5Ls1s
rnt— Scene Cut ? (@SCENECUT) February 11, 2019
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rntChloe x Halle tear through Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway’s "Where is the Love":
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So……@chloexhalle did THAT!!!!!!!!????? #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/tVZVE6AaPg
rnt— J (@JBoog4sho) February 11, 2019
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