The 2025 Grammy Awards featured a night of surprises, including The Weeknd's surprise performance, Beyoncé's win for best country album, and a moving tribute to Quincy Jones. Highlights included Chappell Roan's passionate call for better treatment of artists and Billie Eilish's heartfelt performance in Los Angeles.
“We're gonna dedicate this one to the city,” Lamar said before shouting out Los Angeles area neighborhoods.
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.
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