Singer becomes the fourth Black woman to win the prize
The 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday was a history-making evening that served as a warm tribute to fire-hit Los Angeles and celebrated music’s finest with dazzling performances.
It also included not-so-subtle swipes at the new administration of US President Donald Trump.
Here is a look at the unforgettable moments of music’s biggest night in Los Angeles:
Black women shine
It was a historic night for Black women including Beyoncé, who finally notched a win for Album of the Year for her deeply researched, genre-spanning record Cowboy Carter.
The win comes after years of snubs that somehow saw the 43-year-old become the artist with the most Grammys ever… who had never taken home the top prizes of best album or best record.
Her win Sunday makes her the first Black woman to win top album in this century, and only the fourth ever.
Florida rapper Doechii meanwhile won for best rap album with Alligator Bites Never Heal, becoming only the third woman to do so.
“So many Black women out there, that are watching me right now, and I want to tell you, you can do it,” she said.
“Don’t allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you, to tell you that you can’t be here, that you’re too dark, or that you’re not smart enough, or that you’re too dramatic, or you’re too loud.”
Jabs at Trump
Immigration, diversity, health care, transgender rights: the night celebrating music’s best was punctuated with political statements.
Shakira dedicated her Grammy for best Latin pop album to “all my immigrant brothers and sisters.”
“In this country, you’re loved, you’re worth it, and I will always fight with you,” the Colombian singer said.
Trump has vowed mass deportations of undocumented migrants in the United States.
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