The night kicked off with an ovation-drawing performance from rapper Kendrick Lamar that had New York’s Madison Square Garden on its feet as Lamar took the stage, flanked by a dance ensemble of black men dressed in military fatigues as the American flag waved in the background while Lamar sang “XXX”.<\/p>\n
He was joined shortly thereafter by U2’s Bono and the Edge who added live instrumentals as the musical performance transitioned to a brief monologue from comedian Dave Chappelle.<\/p>\n
“I just wanted to remind the audience that the only thing more frightening than watching a black man be honest in America, is being an honest black man in America,” Chappelle said.<\/p>\n
As soon as Chapelle finished his brief, Lamar resumed the musical menagerie with a Japanese drum-inspired performance.<\/p>\n
“Is this on cable? CBS? Cause it looks like he’s singing and dancing, but this brother’s taking enormous chances. Rumble young man, rumble,” Chapelle quipped.<\/p>\n
Rumble Lamar did, as he resumed a fierce performance with his backup dancers dropping to the floor one by on as silenced gunshots rang out.<\/p>\n
As the Garden reeled from his stunning performance, Lamar took home five Grammys, including best rap album and best rap\/sung performance.<\/p>\n
Mars, who netted Sunday night’s biggest prizes, ended up with a total of six Grammys.<\/p>\n
Veteran rapper Jay-Z did not take home a single award after being nominated in eight categories.<\/p>\n
In one of Sunday night’s more political moments, host James Corden had celebrities read out excerpts from Michael Wolff’s best-selling “Fire and Fury”, which chronicles the turmoil in the first year of the Trump White House, and which President Donald Trump has consistently lambasted.<\/p>\n
Highlighted by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, other notable readers from the pre-taped segment were Snoop Dogg, Cardi B and John Legend.<\/p>\n
“I can’t believe this. I can’t believe that he really… this how he lives his life?” Cardi B asked incredulously.<\/p>\n
Best Alternative Music Album – The National, Sleep Well Beast<\/p>\n
Best Comedy Album – Dave Chappelle, The Age of Spin and Deep in the Heart of Texas<\/p>\n
Best Country Album – Chris Stapleton, From A Room: Volume 1<\/p>\n
Best Latin Pop Album – Shakira, El Dorado<\/p>\n
Best Music Video – Kendrick Lamar, HUMBLE<\/p>\n
Best New Artist – Alessia Cara<\/p>\n
Best Pop Solo Performance – Ed Sheeran, Shape of You<\/p>\n
Best Rap\/Sung Performance – Kendrick Lamar featuring Rihanna<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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