The Weeknd made a surprise appearance at the 2025 Grammys, performing his hits 'Cry For Me' and 'Timeless' with Playboi Carti. Elsewhere, Chappell Roan, who won Best New Artist, used her acceptance speech to call for better treatment of artists, particularly minor signings and those struggling during the pandemic. The show also featured tributes to Quincy Jones and the LA music scene, with many performers referencing the recent wildfires.
It is the second hip-hop single to ever win in the category. The first was Childish Gambino’s “This Is America."
Then her speech changed course. She directed her attention to major labels and the music industry, instructing them to “offer a living wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists.” Then she described getting signed as a minor, getting dropped and entering the workforce during COVID-19 with no work experience and no health care. She asked them to treat artists like"valuable employees.”The Grammys are airing live on CBS and Paramount+.
As the show neared its end, Noah announced that viewers had contributed $7 million to relief efforts Sunday night so far. Will Smith introduced a tribute to the late, great, legendary producer Quincy Jones. “In his 91 years, Q touched countless lives, but I have to say he changed mine forever,” he said. “You probably wouldn’t even know who Will Smith was without Quincy Jones.”Jones died in November at age 91. Kicked off by Cynthia Erivo, accompanied by Herbie Hancock on piano, the “Wicked” star sang Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon.
GRAMMY AWARDS THE WEEKND CHAPPELL ROAN MUSIC INDUSTRY BEYONCE TAYLOR SWIFT QUINCY JONES WILDFIRES
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