The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards made for a handful of surprise wins last week — Billie Eilish winning everything for starters! — but one that ended up being surprising in more of a “about damn time!” sorta way was J. Cole‘s big win in the “Best Rap Song” category alongside 21 Savage for their hit collaboration “a lot.” Now, fellow rap king T.I. decided to give props to the homies on a job well done.

Tip’s kudos didn’t arrive as “expeditiously” as he usually is — the GRAMMYs happened a whole week ago after all — but the camaraderie is still a nice sight to see nonetheless. “Congrats Kings,” T.I. wrote on Instagram (seen above), followed by two crown emojis to signify his approval of their new royal golden gramophone trophies. Although he has no real reason to say anything, particularly since he’s not featured on a remix of the song or 21’s chart-topping I Am > I Was album where the track derives from overall, T.I.’s words are sincere off the strength that he’s simply just an OG to the game giving props to one of the new guys and the self-proclaimed “middle child.” Much respect, Tip.

Watch the music video for “a lot” by 21 Savage featuring J. Cole below to remind yourself of this award-worthy single: 

Last year, 24-year-old, singer/songwriter Dua Lipa racked up two Grammy wins for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for her performance on "Electricity" alongside, Silk City. This year, the English musician was not nominated but did attend the 62nd annual Grammy Awards as a presenter. Following the ceremony, the "One Kiss" performer attended a Grammy Awards after-party alongside award-winners, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Rosalía, and more to celebrate their historic night at a local Los Angeles strip club.

In a short clip that was originally posted to Lizzo's Instagram Story feed, Dua and company can be seen tossing money in the direction of several strip club employees as they charismatically entertain. Unfortunately, with Dua Lipa known for being a strong advocate for women's rights and feminism, and contributing these themes in her music, some participants in her fanbase didn't appreciate the model turned singer's presence in a strip club where women can end up victims of objectification. 

A series of enraged Twitter users came for Dua Lipa utilizing the hashtag, #DuaLipaIsOverParty, claiming that she and her musical comrades were sexualizing the strip club workers and wanted them to 'do better.' One of the Tweets attempting to drag Dua Lipa can be seen below:

While this past Sunday (Jan. 26) will remain one of those tragic dates in history, history was made on the Grammy stage in Los Angeles, CA. Many artists including Billie Eilish, Lizzo, J. Cole, 21 Savage, and more took home their first-ever Grammy Awards. While performers like Ariana Grande, Tyler, The Creator, and more provided music fans with moments that will last a lifetime. However, there was one Grammy performance that historically fused rock and hip-hop fans together forever. Run DMC took to the stage alongside Aerosmith to perform their classic hit “Walk This Way” during a special extended montage of the rock collective’s hit songs.

Following the flawless performance by Aerosmith and Run DMC, the head-turning, heiress of hip-hop, Angela Simmons got the opportunity to take a legendary photo alongside her father Rev Run and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. The photo was captioned:

“So proud of my Dad @revwon !! Amazing performance tonight at the Grammys …… @iamstevent !! @kingdmc !! Nothing but greatness.”

While Angela Simmons appears to be back on the dating scene, she is still struggling with the tragic murder of her ex-Fiancé, Sutton Tennyson. Angela Simmons may not have the literal support of her child’s father anymore, but she has one of the best support systems in existence in the form of her legendary, extended hip-hop and rock family.

Check out the photo of Angela Simmons alongside Aerosmith and her father below. 

Dysfunctional households in the music realm is extremely commonplace for artists within the industry. And Ariana Grande has had a similar upbringing in regards to the relationship with her father, Edward Butera. Following her parents’ divorce, Grande has publicly stated that she and her father’s relationship hasn’t been the best, but recently the two settled their differences. To honor her parents, the “god is a woman” singer invited both her parents, Edward and Joan Grande, as her guests to the 62nd annual Grammy Awards. 

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Ariana Grande was granted the honor to perform during the award show. The 26-year-old singer/songwriter’s performance set included her hit singles, “Imagine,” “7 Rings,” and “Thank U, Next.”

During her performance of “Thank U, Next,” Ariana changed her controversial lyrics to, “I’ll be thanking my dad because he is so awesome,” instead of the original, “I’ll be thanking my dad, ’cause she grew from the drama.”

In a 2014 interview with Seventeen magazine, Ariana discussed her struggles with her then-estranged father stating:

“Falling out of touch with my dad. It’s private, but it happened last year, It took me so long to be okay with it. The thing that got me there was embracing the fact that that I am made up of half my dad, and a lot of my traits come from him. So much of me comes from my father, and for so long, I didn’t like that about myself.” 

Since then, the “Boyfriend” singer has reconciled with her father and even shared Thanksgiving with both of her parents this past year. The ex-girlfriend of the now deceased, Mac Miller, was nominated for five Grammys this year but took home none but was able to share her success in the presence of both of her parents at this year’s ceremony.

Check out Ariana Grande’s 2020 Grammy performance in its entirety below. 

The 62nd annual Grammy Awards took place last night, with J. Cole, 21 Savage, and Tyler, The Creator all taking home awards in their respective nominee divisions. While the ceremony was eventful and full of inspiring performances, one extremely well-known couple rarely acknowledged each other during the event held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes did not walk the red carpet together, sit alongside each other, or cross paths during the entire 2020 Grammy ceremony. 

Instead of bringing her significant other as her date to the celebratory function, the “Havana” songstress opted to bring her father to the ceremony, despite the couple being nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their collaborative efforts on Cabello’s chart-topping  single, “Señorita.” Camila Cabello also got the opportunity to perform her song “First Man” during the event, dedicating her performance to her father. 

While Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes seemingly ignored each other during the 2020 Grammys, all is well in their relationship which is currently in its honeymoon phase. In the Oct. 2019 edition of ELLE Magazine, Cabello spoke on how the two which their relationship was more private stating:

“I don’t know; people can say whatever they want to say. They can speculate, but at the same time, we are going to live our own lives, enjoy it, and fall for each other like nobody is watching. That is how I want to live. I never want to open the door for people to feel like they are involved. Like I said, I want it to be mine and [his]. That’s why I’m so tight-lipped about it: because I want to protect it.”

Following the formal Grammy Awards presentation, the real festivities began when the couple reunited and turned all the way up drunkenly singing One Direction’s 2014 hit single, “Steal My Girl,” atop of a table at a private Grammy after-party. Despite Camila Cabello still being under scrutiny for her recently resurfaced racist rant, she and her boyfriend have quietly moved on from the incident. Check out Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes singing “Steal My Girl” while standing on tables in the video provided below. 

A few weeks ago, rumors circulated that Machine Gun Kelly left a Golden Globes after party with 46-year-old actress, Kate Beckinsale. She later shut down speculation that anything happened between her and MGK, who is best friends with her ex Pete Davidson, but MGK continues to build his reputation as an after party menace. The rumor mill is spinning again because he was spotted cozying up with Noah Cyrus at the Sony Music Entertainment 2020 Post-Grammy Reception on Sunday night (Jan. 26). 

Photos show the two recording artists posing with their arms wrapped around one another in a way that is usually reserved for couples. In one picture, Miley Cyrus‘ little sis affectionately lays her head on MGK’s shoulder. This marks the first time that Kelly and Noah have been seen getting this close, so we don’t have enough evidence to confirm whether they are dating or not. However, we’ll probably receive confirmation in the near future. 

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Cyrus previously dated Lil Xan, but since breaking up in 2018, both of them have expressed regrets about their relationship. Cyrus claimed that it was a “mistake” and Lil Xan revealed that Columbia Records had orchestrated the whole thing for attention. On the other hand, MGK’s celebrity dating history includes Amber Rose, Halsey and Chantal Jeffries. 

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night (Jan. 26). The event was tinged with sadness as the passing of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash was announced just a few hours before airtime. This loss weighed down even harder on those in attendance, as they sat in the Staples Center, which the evening’s host, Alicia Keys, aptly described as the “house that Kobe built”. However, everyone tried to transpose their sadness into a celebration of life and one of its greatest joys: music. 

Billie Eilish had a record-breaking night, being the youngest artist to win in all four of the Grammy’s major categories. Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole and 21 Savage all took home their first prizes from the Recording Academy. YG sidestepped a questionable arrest on Friday to partake in a tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle alongside Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch, John Legend, Kirk Franklin and DJ Khaled. Overall, the affair was filled with highlights, another of which were the outfits that the stars rocked on the red carpet. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite looks.  

Lil Nas X

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Big Freedia

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YBN Cordae

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Swae Lee

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DaBaby

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YG

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Saweetie

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Guapdad 4000

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Tyler, The Creator

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FKA twigs

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H.E.R.

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EARTHGANG

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After peaking on the 19th spot of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart last year, Billboard disqualified Lil Nas X's single "Old Town Road" from the chart claiming that the song did not 'fit the genre.' Now, billions of streams later, peaking at the number one spot in ten different countries, and staying number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs chart for a record-breaking nineteen weeks, Lil Nas X is the most prominent figure in all of music today. 

Now, to add insult to injury, Lil Nas X has won a Grammy for the song's visuals for Best Music Video. The video presented as an 'official movie' featured cameos from some notable personalities including Chris Rock, Haha Davis, Rico Nasty, Diplo, Jozzy, Vince Staples, and Young Kio, the song's producer. The five-minute production starring Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus on the run after an alleged bank robbery. The "Panini" performer eventually finds himself out of place in the hood while Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to a bingo hall to perform his notorious verse. 

The video directed by Calmatic has made Recording Academy history as the 62nd annual Grammy Award winner for Best Video. After it was announced that the video was the winner, Lil Nas X and company approached the stage in obvious hysteria. Calmatic took to the mic first thanking his supporters, family, and colleagues. Lil Nas X took to the mic following the director's speech clearing his throat and simply stating:

"Thank You." 

The 20-year-old multifaceted artist proceeded to walk off stage before racing back to the mic to say 

"And thank you to my man, Saul, right here, he's amazing and Cal, you're incredible."

Some may not like it but Lil Nas X went from a struggling artist to a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter in a single year all thanks to "Old Town Road." Check out Lil Nas X's acceptance speech below as well as the list of Grammy winners, here. 

Diddy was the honouree of the 2020 Grammys Salute to Industry Icons at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday night, and the hip hop OG used his speech as an opportunity to shed light on the wide range of overlooked artists in the industry. Following a tribute performance by various artists close to Diddy including Faith Evans, Ma$e, Lil’ Kim, and his son, King Combs, Diddy took the stage to accept the honour which resulted in a whopping 50-minute speech. Though he primarily focused on his own life and career for the majority of his allotted time, near the end of the speech, Diddy made the bold and admirable choice to call out the Recording Academy for their major musical oversights over the years, specifically of black artists.

As the 2020 GRAMMY Awards ceremony draws nearer — we’re just two days away! — many music fans are excited to see some of today’s biggest artists hit the stage for what’s sure to be a memorable night. However, one singer that everyone is looking to see is Demi Lovato as she makes her way back to performing following a rough couple of years that involved overcoming an overdose and other personal demons.

Looking as beautiful as ever in her official GRAMMY performer announcement post (seen above), Demi has been a voice for many people recently who are combating various issues in their own lives. Speaking with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, she describes the forthcoming single titled “Anyone” as a “special” song that acted as a “cry for help” as she was recording it just days before her now-infamous 2018 overdose.”This song was written and recorded actually very shortly before everything happened,” Demi tells Zane, following up by saying, “I recorded the vocals for it four days before [July 20].” She also mentions her confusion as to why nobody who heard the track beforehand could tell that she needed help, even saying she wishes she could “go back in time” and help that version of herself. Overall, we’re just glad the pop starlet is on the road to recovery and we continue to pray for her well-being.

Listen to Demi Lovato’s interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music below to hear her full explanation of “Anybody,” and be sure to watch her perform it live at the 2020 Grammys this Sunday (Jan 26) at 8PM ET/5PM PT on CBS: