The Show: The Grammy AwardsThe Moment: Racism and sexismKendrick Lamar began singing against a backdrop of the American flag, with dancers dressed in military gear. Suddenly the rap was punctuated by gunshots and the dancers, now dressed in red hoodies, fell one by one. The only thing more frightening than watching a Black man be honest in America is being an honest Black man in America.”Later Kesha stepped up to the mic, backed by a powerhouse group of women wearing white, including Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello and the Resistance Revival Chorus. They belted out an extremely emotional “Praying,” about surviving abuse: “After everything you’ve done, I can thank you for how strong I’ve become . I hope you’re somewhere praying, I hope your soul is changing/I hope you find your peace, falling on your knees.” By the end, many of the singers and audience members, as well as host James Corden, were in tears.

Source: thestar January 29, 2018 21:00 UTC