Grammy Awards 2024: Stars Honor LA Firefighters While Beyoncé Makes History

Grammy Awards 2024: Stars Honor LA Firefighters While Beyoncé Makes History

By Marcus Delano Thompson

February 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM

The 67th Grammy Awards celebrated music's biggest night at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, featuring memorable performances and meaningful tributes.

The evening began with a striking red carpet appearance by Olivia Rodrigo and Jaden Smith, whose distinctive headpiece caught attention. The show featured stellar performances from a diverse lineup including Doechii, Saint Vincent, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyonce.

Notable performances included Billie Eilish's rendition of 'Birds of a Feather' and Benson Boone's 'Beautiful Things.' The audience, including Taylor Swift, enjoyed performances by Doechii, Chappell, Sabrina Carpenter, and Shaboozey.

A touching tribute to music legend Quincy Jones preceded a special recognition of LA firefighters who battled recent devastating wildfires. LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone expressed confidence in the community's resilience, stating, "I am confident that we will recover and rebuild together because we are LA strong."

Kendrick Lamar dominated the awards, securing all five nominations for 'Not Like Us,' including Song of the Year. The night's crowning moment belonged to Beyonce, who made history by winning Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter,' becoming the most nominated artist ever.

In her acceptance speech, Beyonce acknowledged the firefighters and dedicated her award to Linda Martell, saying, "I feel very full and very honored. It's been many, many years. I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, and every producer for all the hard work. I want to dedicate this to Miss Martell, and I hope we keep pushing forward and opening doors."

The Wong Janice smiling on couch

The Wong Janice smiling on couch

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