2016 GRAMMY Awards Highlights
So it's safe to say that Kendrick won, yes?
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The 2016 GRAMMY Awards - The award show that's all about music excellence went all out in pairing performers that would get us talking. LL Cool J, of course, took his hosting duties like the seasoned pro he always is. We got an incredible performance by Kendrick Lamar and other artists. Sadly, we were also reminded of how many great artists we lost over the year with many tribute performances. Come with us as we remember Grammy 2016 night. – Jon Reyes(Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)
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Go Kendrick! - The GRAMMYs finally get it right this year with the Rap Album of the Year award going to Kendrick Lamar for To Pimp a Butterfly.In an incredibly grateful acceptance speech, he mentioned rappers Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Nas. (Photo: Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Photo)
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The Weeknd's Somber Dancing - In a peeled back performance, The Weeknd came out for a couple of seconds of his "Can't Feel My Face" in and jumped right into an ominous and steady rendition of his latest single "In the Night."The rumor mill was going crazy since it seemed that Lauryn Hill had been singing with the Weeknd during rehearsals but pulled out at the last minute. Yikes. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
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Soulful Sirens - Andra Day and Ellie Goulding took the stage for an amazing duet of their hit singles looking gorgeous in fur and shiny glitter. Love us like you do, ladies. (Photo: Kevin Winter/WireImage)
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Richie in Love - MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie got an amazing tribute from John Legend, Demi Lovato, Luke Bryan, Meghan Trainor and Tyrese Gibson. Each of these artists put in their own version of popular songs by the singer/songwriter. Of course, Lionel jumped on stage to perform the classic "All Night Long" that brought the whole Staples Center on its feet. (Photo: Kevin Winter/WireImage)
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R.I.P. Maurice White - Stevie Wonder and vocal group Pentatonix presented the award for Song of the Year, that went to Ed Sheeran for "Thinking Out Loud," but not before performing a simple but remarkable rendition of "That's the Way of the World" as a tribute to deceased Earth, Wind & Fire member Maurice White. (Photo: Kevin Winter/WireImage)
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Hamilton Goes Primetime - The cast of the Broadway show Hamilton got some primetime shine during tonight's telecast. The show that mixes hip hop into its book has been receiving all kinds of buzz and acclaim, with audience members like Beyoncé and President Obama. (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)
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Kendrick on Fire - In what stood as the most visually and substantial performance of the night's telecast, Kendrick Lamar performed cuts off To Pimp a Butterfly, including "The Blacker the Berry" and "Alright." Backed by a set filled with bars and band members dressed in prison uniforms, the rapper delivered a fiery performance. The set then changed to a bonfire with dancers as he performed his Grammy-nominated song.(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
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MJ by Miguel - In an unexpected tribute to Michael Jackson, Miguel did his own version of "She's Out of my Life" and gave Spike Lee's documentary Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall a big shout out. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
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Alabama Shakes Win and Triumph! - The group from Alabama accepted the award for Best Rock Performance — their second win of the night and of their career. Of course, the amazing Brittany Howard was center stage to accept the award alongside her group members. Oh yeah, and later delivered an amazing performance. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
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Adele's Triumphant Return? - Performing the Bruno Mars co-penned "All I Ask," Adele returned to the Grammy stage. From the start, the audio during the performance sounded a bit off and even cut off for a moment. While Adele looked amazing in a shimmering red gown, the performance did leave many viewers scratching their heads. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
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Justin Does Rock - "Reformed" pop star Justin Bieber went on stage to deliver an off-key rendition of his current No. 1 "Love Yourself" before jumping into a rock version of his 2015 hit collaboration "Where Are Ü Now?" with a backing band of Diplo and Skrillex. He's so edgy, y'all!(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
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Gaga Does Bowie - With electrifying renditions of David Bowie's iconic songs like "Space Oddity," "Changes," "Ziggy Stardust," "Suffragette City, "Rebel, Rebel" and "Fame," Gaga paid a near-perfect homage to the artist alongside Nile Rodgers. (Photo: Kevin Winter/WireImage)
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We Miss You, B.B. King - Gary Clark Jr., Bonnie Raitt and Chris Stapleton performed a tribute to the late B.B. King. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
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Taylor Pops Off on Kanye - Earth, Wind & Fire's remaining members presented Album of the Year to Taylor Swift for her 1989 album. When she accepted her award, she made an inference to Kanye's lyric off his latest album, The Life of Pablo, where West raps, "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that b***h famous." Taylor clapped back with: "I want to say to all the young women out there, there are going to be people along the way who will try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame. But if you just focus on the work and you don't let those people sidetrack you, someday when you get where you're going you'll look around and you will know that it was you and the people who love you who put you there."Dang, Taylor, shots fired.(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)