10 Of The Most Unforgettable Moments From Black Stars At The Grammys

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10 Of The Most Unforgettable Moments From Black Stars At The Grammys

With Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna among the list of highly anticipated performances, we’re expecting this year’s 58th Annual Grammy Awards to be nothing short of a very memorable event.

In celebration of the Grammy’s, which will air on Monday, we’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite moments from black stars at the legendary award show.

Before opting out of this year’s annual Academy Awards, Will Smith famously boycotted the 1989 Grammy Awards. Despite earning the first ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, Smith and partner DJ Jazzy Jeff skipped the event when they learned the category wouldn’t be televised.
Lauryn Hill’s debut solo album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is often herald as a classic among music enthusiasts. In 1999, Hill became the first woman to receive the most nominations and awards in one night. After receiving her fifth and final award of the evening for Album of the Year, Hill told MTV News backstage the event was “a beautiful thing, I can’t even tell you. It’s like I’m still dreaming.”
Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink and Lil’ Kim’s revamped version of “Lady Marmalade” received a classic touch during the 2002 award show when Patti LaBelle joined the ladies on stage. The legendary soul singer capped off the special performance by adding her vocals to her timeless hit, which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2003.
Mary J. Blige is no stranger to giving fans their money’s worth when it comes to her live shows. Nothing short of those expectations, Blige delivered an amazing performance of “No More Drama” in 2002.
Usher’s 2004 single “Caught Up” eventually led to the Atlanta-native catching up with his idol James Brown. The R&B heart throb had a chance to showcase some of his dance moves when Brown joined him on stage at the 2005 Grammy Awards for a performance of “Sex Machine.”
The Queen of Soul commanded the attention — and respect — of Grammy viewers when she graced the stage in 1991 for her performance of “Respect,” in commemoration of Franklin’s prestigious Grammy Living Legend award.
The legendary King of Pop became the king of the Grammys in 1984 when he received eight awards. Though M.J.’s record was matched in 2000 by Santana, Jackson still holds the record for most Grammy nominations in a single year with 12.
Following her memorable duet with Prince in 2004, Bey found herself “rolling” into an unforgettable performance with Tina Turner. The pair took the stage together to perform Turner’s classic hit, “Proud Mary.”

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