Alicia Keys hosted the 2020 GRAMMY Awards, opening with Lizzo performing her hit song “Truth Hurts”. Following the tragic news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant being killed in a helicopter crash, Keys brought out R&B group Boyz II Men to perform “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” in tribute of the basketball player.
Lizzo won the award for Best Pop Solo Performance with “Truth Hurts”. Wearing a flowing, sparkling black dress, she went on the stage to thank her fans. “This is about making music that moves people again,” Lizzo said. “Thank you so much for lifting me up.” Earlier, she won for Best Urban Contemporary Artist for her album Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) and Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Jerome”.
A pink-suited Tyler, The Creator gave a very unique, riveting performance filled with burning buildings, blonde doppelgängers and cameos by Charlie Wilson and Boyz II Men.
Dave Chappelle took home Best Comedy Album for Sticks & Stones. The comedian was not in attendance on the glamorous night.
Best Rap Album went to Tyler, The Creator for Igor. His mother joined him on the stage, crying profusely. “To my mother, you did a great job raising this guy,” he said. “To my friends and family, for trusting my ideas…” The music played as Tyler was on the verge of tears.
Up next, Lil Nas X performed in a living room setting with a Kobe Bryant No. 24 Lakers jersey laying on a chair beside him. In an all silver getup, Lil Nas X went from set to set, performing with K-pop group, Mason Ramsey, Billy Ray Cyrus and surprise guest Nas. Earlier in the night, Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus won for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Old Town Road”.
Demi Lovato was the best singing performance of the night. Dawning a white gown, with piano in the background, she performed her song “Anyone”. Her voice echoed through the chambers of the Staples Center as tears fell down her face. She received a standing ovation for her performance.
Misty Copeland made her first Grammy appearance dancing with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in tribute to the executive producer Ken Ehrlich. The 62nd GRAMMYs will be the last for Ehrlich.
Best R&B Album was awarded to Anderson .Paak for Ventura. He doubled up with an award for Best R&B Performance for “Come Home”, a collaboration with Andre 3000.
Best Rap Song was given to 21 Savage for his collaboration with J. Cole “A Lot”. The award was not televised.
Song of the Year was presented by Smokey Robinson. A surprised Billie Eillish won the award.
Best New Artist went to Billie Eillish, beating out Lizzo and Lil Nas X. She also won Best Pop Vocal Artist for When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
LL Cool J announced Album of the Year. Billie Eillish won again, although we all thought Lizzo was going to win. Billie also won Record of the Year for “Bad Guy”.
Beyonce did win an album although she was not present at the awards show. The global superstar won Best Music Film for Homecoming, a sensational cinematic experience filled with outstanding music performances.
Michelle Obama’s Becoming won in the category for Best Spoken Word Album. The award was not televised.
The Nipsey Hussle Tribute
Meek Mill opened the tribute to Nipsey Hussle, followed by Roddy Ricch. DJ Khaled and John Legend joined together with an all-white dressed ensemble. A recorded version of Nip’s part graced the screen. YG, wearing an all-red suit and blue sparkling shoes in the “Slauson Boy’s” honor did a heart-wrenching performance. Kirk Franklin also joined in on the stage with an uplifting tribute.
Best Rap/Sung Performance of the Year went to Nipsey Hussle. DJ Khaled, John Legend, Lauren London, Stoney, Nip’s sister and daughter joined the stage to accept the award for the late rapper.
Earlier in the day, Nipsey won his first Grammy for Best Rap Performance with “Racks in the Middle”. The award was accepted by Nipsey’s brother, Samiel Asghedom, grandmother and Lauren London during the pre-telecast show.
