Quotes
I know that there is some Black girl out there — so many Black women out there — that are watching me right now, and I want to tell you: You can do it. Anything is possible,
Doechii insisted in her Grammys speech Everyone wanted to know what Doechii would do if she didn’t win,
There is so much culture in Tampa,
This category was introduced in 1989, and two women have won— three women have won, ... Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii.”
the 26-year-old rapper tearfully corrected herself Even within genres, we see a growing expansion of who is recognized,
On the one hand, I can think, 'Finally!'
Birgitta Johnson, a professor of African American studies and music history at the University of South Carolina, told AFP after the gala I really was not expecting this,
she said as she accepted that prize, her voice audibly shaking We finally saw it happen, everyone,
Even Grammys' host Trevor Noah couldn't help but acknowledge the milestone ... he said I can’t possibly accept this award. And I’m very humbled, and I’m very grateful and gracious, but my artist of my life is Beyoncé,
Adele said in her 2017 acceptance speech, holding back tears It is some cosmic justice being done,
Beyoncé reflects that Black women can be excellent and still ignored in very particular ways — because this is a top honor in her field.”
He performed to promote his new album,
he said, referencing The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” We want you all to get it right,
Artists were pretty vocal with their complaints, ... The Weeknd called out the academy for lack of transparency in our awards. He went so far as to announce he was boycotting the Grammys.”
he said, reaching back to 2020 I can't remove my cynical music industry lens,
The more esoteric and abstract rap,” as well as “the mid-level street rap,” goes largely ignored
Genre is a code word to keep us in place as artists, and I just want to encourage us to do what we're passionate about,
It's been many, many years and I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all the hard work."
The artist of my life is Beyoncé and this album, to me, the ‘Lemonade’ album, was just so monumental,
a teary Adele said to Beyoncé, who mouthed “I love you” from the audience The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me, ... act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.”
the Grammy-winner wrote in a social media post last year
