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Monday night's Grammy Awards had their share of problems, and they could've been shorter. But the awards also featured incredible tributes, memorable speeches, and a beloved inanimate object.
From Lady Gaga's David Bowie tribute to Kendrick Lamar's political performance to Dave Grohl partying with a red Solo cup, here are the five best moments from the live show:
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Kendrick Lamar's fiery, political performance
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Kendrick Lamar won big at the Grammys, taking home five awards, including best rap album, but it was his live performance that stood out for its powerful political message.
Lamar and his dancers emerged onstage dressed as prisoners in a chain gang as he performed a medley of "The Blacker the Berry,""Alright," and ended the performance with the debut of a new song. Midway through his mashup, Lamar and the dancers broke free from the chains to join African dancers and drummers around a blazing fire. He ended the performance standing in front of an image of Africa with Compton written inside. Lamar is from Compton in Los Angeles.
Watch the performance below:
Lady Gaga's David Bowie tribute
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Lady Gaga channeled David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust in a moving tribute to the late pop icon who died January 10 after a battle with cancer. She performed a mashup of some of Bowie's hit songs, including "Space Oddity" and "Heroes." Video projections recreated the lightning bolt from his 1973 "Aladdin Sane" album on her face, and she played on a mechanical keyboard that moved on robotic legs. She was joined by Nile Rodgers, who produced Bowie’s 1983 "Let’s Dance" album. And even before she performed, her red-carpet look was an homage to the legendary musician.
Watch the performance below:
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All things "Hamilton"
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If you were unfamiliar with "Hamilton," the hit Broadway musical that's nearly impossible to get tickets for, Monday night changed that. The cast performed the opening number "Alexander Hamilton" via satellite from the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York and included Lin Manuel-Miranda, the musical's creator, as the titular character. The musical won the Grammy for best musical album, and Miranda rapped his acceptance speech.
Watch the performance below:
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