This year’s Grammy Awards were filled with emotional moments as Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year and Kendrick Lamar made history with two wins in major categories.
After years of waiting, Beyoncé finally rose to the top with her Album of the Year win for Renaissance. Although Beyoncé had previously been nominated for a number of talented acts such as Lemonade and B’Day, this year, no one could deny how hot Renaissance had changed the global music scene.
As soon as Beyoncé’s name was announced, the entire audience exploded \xf2a. Fans went crazy on social media, with “Queen Bey” becoming the first artist in Grammy history to own the most gold statues.
Kendrick Lamar – The Multi-talented Tree of Rap
While Beyoncé stormed the scene with Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar surprised everyone by “winning big” with two important victories in the main categories. Kendrick won Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance, affirming that he is still one of the top figures in the hip-hop industry.
With the album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick has expanded the limits of traditional rap, full of deep philosophical, political and social layers. Fans are still amazed by the rapper’s in-depth research and skillful criticism.
Reactions of the Entertainment Industry
This year’s Grammy Awards witnessed one of the best artist lineups ever. Not only did Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar shine, but the performances and the downfalls of the Hollywood stars made the Grammy stage a historic stage.
For Beyoncé, it was a milestone that proved her career had reached its peak. For Kendrick, it was confirmation that he was still a leader in the rap world.