Here is a list of winners in key categories at the 62 nd annual Grammy Awards, which took place on Sunday in Los Angeles .
Teenage goth – pop iconoclast Billie Eilish was the big winner with a total of five golden statuettes , including a clean sweep of the “big four ” prizes.
Lizzo, the top nomination getter , won three prizes – – best pop solo performance, best urban contemporary album and best traditional R& B performance.
Album of the Year : Billie Eilish , “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go ?”
Record of the Year : Billie Eilish, ” Bad Guy “
Song of the Year (recognizing songwriting): Billie Eilish and Finneas O’ Connell, ” Bad Guy “
Best New Artist : Billie Eilish
Best Music Video : Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus , “Old Town Road”
Best Rap Album : Tyler , The Creator , “Igor “
Best Rock Album : Cage The Elephant, “Social Cues “
Best Pop Vocal Album : Billie Eilish , ” When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go ?”
Best Pop Solo Performance: Lizzo , “Truth Hurts “
Best Pop/Duo Performance : Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus , “Old Town Road”
Best Urban Contemporary Album : Lizzo , “Cuz I Love You ( Deluxe)” Best Country Album: Tanya Tucker , ” While I ‘ m Livin ‘”
Best Alternative Music Album : Vampire Weekend , “Father of the Bride”
Best World Music Album : Angelique Kidjo , “Celia”
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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday , urged the National Chairman of the party , Mr Uche Secondus , to caution Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and other PDP leaders endorsing Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for a second term .
The state party chairman, Mr Dan Orbih, in a letter dated January 25 and addressed to the national chairman, expressed worry over the recent action of Umahi which he described as an act of indiscipline and ingratitude .
He said , “ This practice , you will agree with us, is condemnable and smacks of indiscipline and ingratitude .
“ It defeats the spirit of camaraderie that is supposed to exist within a political party . ”
He said the 2020 election represented the party ’s brightest chance of winning the state back because of the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state .
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Orbih said it was therefore painful for the party members in the state to hear leaders, members of the board of trustees and even some governors, engaging in uncharitable endorsement of Obaseki.
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Lagos , Ogun and Ekiti states are leading the drafting of model bills on the South -West security outfit, Operation Amotekun .
The Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Wale Fapohunda, who gave this indication in an interview with one of our correspondents on Sunday, also said operatives of Amotekun, would have the power to arrest suspected criminals .
Fapohunda said this just as indications emerged on Sunday that the South – West attorneys general would on February 6 meet to harmonise positions of different states on the proposed Operation Amotekun bills .
The Federal Government and the South- West governors had , at a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, resolved their differences on Operation Amotekun, which was launched in Ibadan on January 9 to address killings and kidnapping in the zone .
The meeting , which was presided over by Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo , was attended by the South – West governors and the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami , SAN, who declared Operation Amotekun illegal on January 14 .
At the meeting , both sides agreed that each of the South – West states should make a law to back Operation Amotekun .
As a follow- up to the agreement reached in Abuja, the attorneys general of the South- West states met in Ibadan on Thursday to begin the process of making Amotekun laws in their states .
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Shedding light on the proposed Amotekun bill , Fapohunda, in the interview with The PUNCH, stated, “
We ultimately want to create a security outfit that is accountable and responsible to the people of each of the states involved so that they can have faith in the outfit .
We have sights on a law that has focus on the people ’ s lives.
“ The legal framework being drafted by the attorneys general will contain the mandate of Amotekun .
The mandate is very crucial and that will be clearly stated; then the administrative structure , particularly as it relates to the issue of accountability and their power particularly as it relates to that of arrest .
“ Power of arrest is not new .
All our non -conventional forces have the power of arrest.
What is important is that when they arrest , what happens to those that they arrest ?
The way Amotekun will work is that if they see a crime that is being committed , they will have to inform the national security forces like the police , where that is not possible , they can arrest and hand over such a person to the security agencies . ”
Fapohunda, who said Amotekun across the different state commands would be working in collaboration, said the law would also spell out the relations among Amotekun in the six South – West states.
He stated, “ There is going to be clear provisions on how they are all going to cooperate .
The issue of funding is also crucial ; where we are going to be getting money from and how the state governments should be funding them .
Those are some of the issues that will be contained in the proposed bill .
“ The relationship with the conventional security agencies is an important component.
The approach that we are taking is that of community policing .
The whole concept is going to fit within the framework of community policing .
That is one of the areas that the governors agreed with the IG. ”
Fapohu days said there would still be consultation among the South – West attorneys general with a view to producing virtually similar laws in the states.
He said , “ We are working on it , but don ’t forget that we are going to consult .
Our own version will be ready , we are now going to look at other versions and see whether we can be inspired by what other versions have.
“ Ultimately , it is about having a law that, when you see the Ekiti State Amotekun law, you look at the Oyo State Amotekun law, you see that there will be similarities.
We are not warming up to enact a law on our own .
We just want to make sure that our is ready and when others are ready, we are all working within a limited time frame , then the South – West AGs attorney -general will meet again and review where we are.
S’ West states may adopt Lagos, Ogun Amotekun bill
“ In fact , what we have actually as a proposal for the meeting is that Lagos , Ogun and Ekiti are the ones that are leading the drafting of the Amotekun model laws .
What we have been doing since Thursday is just to get our own ready, putting together our thoughts on what we want to see in the law given the Ekiti State experience. ”
Fapohunda said that the model bill would be the template that the six member states would fashion their laws after , taking into consideration the peculiarities of individual states.
He said , “ What we want to do is to look at the best of all the bills and pick a template that we can all adopt .
We will adopt one that is common to all of us. Individual states have their own issues, so we will have a model law that can serve as pilot, that will meet the minimum standard of effectiveness in response to citizens’ concern and of course respect for citizens ’ right .
“ Once we have that minimum standard, the law will be unique , but will be responsive to the peculiarities of each state.
The agenda is that the law must respond to the concerns of crime , safety and security and at the same time meeting respect for citizens’ rights .
“ When we agree on the template, the six states will have harmonised law, but with variations in respect to circumstances of the members ,” the attorney general said .
Operation Amotekun will be based on community policing – Akeredolu On his part, the Chairman of the South -West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu , said Operation Amotekun would be based on the community policing arrangement
The governor , who spoke through his Special Adviser on Security Matter , Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo , said , “ As it is now, we are good to go.
Any moment from now , the operation will start , we are commencing our recruitment any moment from now in line with the government position .
“ We have involved the state House of Assembly .
The attorney general is also involved. We have concluded on that everything will be in line with the community policing arrangement. ”
S’ West attorneys general meet on Feb 6 The Director General , Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, Seye Oyeleye , said the South – West attorneys general would meet on February 6 on the Amotekun bills .
Oyeleye , in an interview with , said commission would not want to preempt the outcome of the documents being put together by the attorneys general.
Oyeleye said , “ It will not be good for us to preempt the efforts of the attorneys -general.
We met with them on Thursday and by February 6, they will be coming up with a proper position , so don ’t let me preempt them .
“ We are sure by that date , we would have a proper position .
Things are moving fine on Amotekun. I want to assure you that things have been moving smoothly on Amotekun since inception , some people are just making noise about what they do not know . ”
Amotekun debate shows there ’s need to renegotiate Nigeria – Bakare In a related development , the Serving Overseer, Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly , Pastor Tunde Bakare , has said the debate on Operation Amotekun , is a reminder that Nigeria has yet to address its foundation issues.
In an address titled , “ No amount of ringworm medicine can cure leprosy ,” which he delivered in his church on Sunday, Bakare said the Operation Amotekun debate showed that the nation could not sweep the foundation issues under the carpet unaddressed or run away from them .
Rather , the cleric said the way forward for the nation was “ to travel downwards to revisit the constitutional foundations . ”
He said , “ When one considers the argument for and against Amotekun, one will find a recurring reference to the issues which we , as a nation , have failed to deal with in past decades .
“ The proponents of Amotekun, particularly in the South , justify the move by referencing the Sharia police or Hisbah as a northern version of regional policing .
The opponents , on the other hand , particularly from the North , express fears of possible regional political motivations.
These are clear indications that the issues we swept under the carpet in past decades are still staring us in the face.
We cannot continue to hide under the umbrella of one finger.
It is time to address the underlying issues of nationhood and reset Nigeria on the path to predictable progress .
No amount of ringworm medicine can cure leprosy . ”
Bakare said while it was good that the South- West governors and the Federal Government had ironed out their differences on it , the South – West states would do well to give legal backing to Operation Amotekun , by enacting the appropriate laws.
He said such laws should address “ recruitment, screening , training and deployment procedures , as well as seamless tactical operations between the outfit on the one hand , and the conventional federal police commissions in the South- West states on the other hand . ”
He, however , said the nation must capitalise on the Operation Amotekun debate to address its nagging foundation issue.
Bakare said , “ The agreement between the Federal Government and the South -West governors notwithstanding , we must not let this moment pass by without once again telling ourselves some home truths regarding the underlying issues of constitutional federalism that have continued to confront us .
We must not lose sight of the main issue in the Operation Amotekun debate , which is that the current mono – level security architecture has proved inadequate to combat the security challenges that confront not just the South – West but every zone in our nation , security challenges such as kidnapping , herdsmen attacks, cattle rustling , terrorism and the porosity of our borders .
“ We must not forget that, while the debate over the legality or otherwise of regional security efforts like Amotekun was raging during the past week, Nigeria was , once again , plunged into mourning with the murder of a chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Lawan Andimi, by regional terrorists .
We must not forget the fact that tens of thousands have lost their lives to criminal elements who have taken advantage of the national security gaps in the respective zones of our federation.
This is why I believe that, although the efforts of the South – West governors towards taking responsibility for the security of the zone are commendable, our nation needs a more strategically effective approach to national, regional and local security . ”
Meanwhile , it was learnt on Sunday that the IG had redeployed the Assistant Inspector – General of Police in charge of zone 11 , Adeleye Oyebade .
Oyebade , who was in charge of Oyo, Osun and Ondo states , was transferred to the Nigeria Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies , Kuru, Plateau State.
He was replaced with AIG Bashir Makama, who it was gathered, had resumed in Osogbo.
Sources said Oyebade was removed for failing to stop the protests in support of Operation Amotekun which held in some South- West states last Tuesday.
The rally, which was called by a group, the World Yoruba Congress , was foiled in Lagos by scores of policemen who barricaded the Gani Fawehinmi Park , Ojota , venue of the protest , preventing protesters from converging on the ground .
The protests, however , held in other South- West States as they recorded a huge turn – out in Ibadan , Osogbo , Akure and Ado Ekiti .
A source who spoke to one of our correspondents in confidence said , “ AIG Oyebade has been removed by the IG for allowing the protests in support of Amotekun to hold in Ibadan, Osogbo and Akure despite knowing that the government was against Operation Amotekun.
“ The police authorities were not happy that the AIG did not order the three commissioners of Police under him to stop the rally as it was done in Lagos where policemen blocked the proposed venue of the protest .
The AIG has been sent to NIPSS . ” But the Force spokesman , Frank Mba , while confirming Oyebade ’s deployment said he was sent to the NIPSS to fill a vacancy.
“ Oyebade ’s redeployment to the NIPSS should not be attributed to any other ulterior motive or primordial sentiments.
It should be noted that posting to the NIPSS as a directing staff member is a privileged posting and it is reserved only for officers who are very cerebral and with proven record of core competency in general policy and administrative matters,” he said .
Community policing : We need time to put our act together – Rivers command
The Rivers State Police Command Sunday confirmed that they received the IG’ s directive on the recruitment of constables for community policing on Friday .
It said it needed some time to put its act together as far as the formation of screening committees was concerned .
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr . Nnamdi Omoni , added that the Command received the directive from the Federal Government on Friday .
Omoni stated that the police in the state would comply with the directive of the police high command on the recruitment of constables for community policing .
“ That directive came on Friday ; it (directive ) came from the police high command .
We are going to comply as directed . It came at the weekend , Friday night . We need some time for us to put our acts together ,” Omoni said .
But his counterpart for Benue State, Catherine Anene, said the command said that it had not received signal from the headquarters.
According to her, the command is aware of the Federal Government directive on the recruitment of constables into community policing .
“ But as I am talking to you now , we have not received signal from the headquarters until then there is nothing we can do for now” , Anene stated.
The Inspector – General of Police , Mohammed Adamu , had in wireless message obtained by directed commissioners of police to liaise with traditional rulers in their domains to screen volunteers for constables who would participate in the Federal Government ’s community policing . By : Chukwudi Akasike, Adelani Adepegba , Oladimeji Ramon, Abiodun Nejo , Peter Dada, Wale Oyewale and John Charle
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Celebrity couple, Cardi B and Offset packed on the PDA at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy bash, which held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Saturday evening.
Proud mother of one, Cardi B, stole the show with her plunging hot pink revealing gown which barely contained her boobs as she walked the red carpet with her husband, Offset.
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While posing for photos on the red carpet, Offset, who donned an olive green suit with a black turtleneck sweater, grabbed Cardi B’s breast while they packed on the PDA at the A-list event.
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There was a tragedy on Sunday as an operative of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps shot the 2019 senatorial candidate of the Action Alliance in Imo North Senatorial District , Ndubuisi Emenike .
The incident took place around 5 pm during a victory party for the All Progressives Congress candidate at the rerun election in Okigwe North Federal Constituency held on Saturday .
The Independent National Electoral Commission had announced the APC candidate, Miriam Onuoha, as the winner of the election when the tragedy struck at the APC ‘ s candidate house at Umunachi in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of the state.
The reports gathered that the NSCDC officer was attached to the AA senatorial candidate and had escorted him to the victory party .
He was shooting consistently into the air and mistakenly shot his boss which brought the victory party to an abrupt end , an eye witness.
The victim fell and lost consciousness and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, St Joseph ‘ s Hospital , Umunachi , before he was later rushed to the Federal Medical Center, Owerri , in an ambulance .
One of the sources said , ” Ndubuisi Emenike has been shot by one of his security aides .
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He was shot during APC victory party at Isiala Mbano LGA .
He was shot at his lower abdomen by his aide , an NSCDC officer .
This is very tragic and very unbelievable. We pray he makes it .
The incident has shattered our victory party . “
When contacted , the police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu , said that the incident had been reported to the police .
He said that the command would speak on the incident once it had finished gathering the facts of the incident .
As of the time of filing this report , one of the aides of the politician told That that his principal was still being attended to by doctors and nurses at FMC , Owerri .
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NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles , celebrity website TMZ reported , saying five people are confirmed dead in the incident.
A helicopter crash in the hills near Calabasas was also confirmed by the Los Angeles Times.
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The incident came only hours after the former Los Angeles Lakers star , 41 , was passed by current Lakers star LeBron James for third on the all- time NBA scoring list in a Saturday game at Philadelphia .
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The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has described as false , the report in an online Newspaper that it has the highest number of single ladies among churches in Nigeria.
The church stated that for the past ten years, it had conducted over 150,000 weddings.
The MFM made the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday by Collins Edomaruse, Spokesperson of its Founder and General Overseer , Dr Daniel Olukoya and made available to reports .
According to him , Olukoya and the MFM ministries have never stated that single men and women within the church should only marry among themselves .
Edomaruse said , “ We encourage and actively support all spinsters and bachelors, regardless of denomination , to build their relationships on biblical standards.
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We strongly advise all our single men and women to marry fellow believers within the Christian faith who equally believe in Christ ‘ s redemption plan.
“ We believe this is God’ s will for marriage and is the best foundation for a successful and godly marriage.
Dr Olukoya and MFM ministries have never stated that single men and women within this ministry should only marry within the ministry.”
In the statement made available to the reports gathered, the MFM , through its singles ministry, Gen 218, in the last decade , ” has to its credit , over 150,000 weddings” .
Quoting the pastor in charge of the programme, Pastor Popoola , he said Gen 218 offers training , teaching and guidance for bachelors and spinsters within the fold.
Edomaruse said , “ Here at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, our singles ministry, Gen 218, is based on the scripture in Genesis 2: 18 which states that it is not good for the man to be alone; I will make a helper who is just right for him .
“It is an exciting and vibrant ministry, attracting singles from all other denominations since its inception .
It was established by our role models , Dr Daniel and Pastor Mrs Shade Olukoya .
“In the last decade , Gen 218 has provided training , teaching and guidance to thousands of single men and women across Nigeria , Africa and all around the world .
To its credit , over 150,000 weddings have occurred as a result of Gen 218 forums.
“The false assumption that the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has the largest number of female singles is baseless , erroneous and very misleading.
“The MFM ministry has a distinctive and well – structured youth movement.
The youths and young adults of this ministry, under the leadership of the General Overseer, have distinguished themselves as leaders in the fields of academia , music and sports with laurels to back this up .
“ This fervency spills over into the Gen 218 ministry, attracting large numbers of singles to our forums and events .
It is therefore fallacious to assume that MFM ministries have the largest number of single females .
Thousands of weddings held on a weekly basis, both at regional and branch levels . ”
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A volley of rockets landed near the US embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad Sunday, two security in the latest unclaimed attack on American installations in the country .
Reporters heard loud thuds emanating from the western bank of the Tigris, where most foreign embassies are located.
One security source said three Katyusha rockets hit near the high – security compound while another said as many as five struck the area .
There was no immediate word on casualties .
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Manager to the legendary musician , Majek Fashek, Omenka Uzoma – Day , has said that he revealed Olamide’s role in the former ’s medical treatment because he was under pressure .
Uzoma- Day told us that some people felt he got a lot of money from wealthy businessman, Femi Otedola, and many other persons, and had embezzled it , so he decided to clear the air to let the public know that not many people helped out.
He said , “ Olamide actually helped out over six months ago and I honestly feel guilty for mentioning his name because he told me not to.
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Olamide really showed love . I didn’t even expect it from him .
I didn ’t want to say it but my spirit was not at peace .
He helped out at a time of tribulation. Some people felt Femi Otedola gave me a lot of money but everything he gave was paid directly to the hospital.
A single penny didn ’t pass through my hands .
After it became public knowledge that Otedola had offered assistance, some people came out of the woodworks to harass me, asking for Majek ’s money and properties .
There was even a time I registered Majek for a health insurance scheme in the United Kingdom but nobody came to identify with us then.
I did my best for Majek but I am not a millionaire. ”
Uzoma- Day also stated that he hadn ’t had any interaction with Olamide after he made the revelation during a radio interview .
He stated, “ We have not spoken .
I will speak to him at a convenient time and he would understand why I did what I did. I ’m the one wearing the shoe so I know where it pinches.
As a matter of fact , St. Nicholas Hospital just called me to pay the balance for Majek ’s treatment because he was there at some point.
People should pray not to be sick because it is a bad thing because if one is sick , one would spend a lot of money looking for a cure.
Even if you have hundreds of millions , you wouldn’t know when the money would be used to pay bills . ”
On Majek ’s current health status, the artiste manager said , “ He is doing better now.
He is out of the hospital but he is still undergoing therapy somewhere else in New York .
He can walk , talk and respond to people .
He is also moving around .
His son, Randy , is with him at the moment and he is doing a great job .
I am here in Nigeria to make some arrangements and concentrate on other things but Randy gives me constant updates.
“ Meanwhile , I want to use this medium to thank the media , especially fans all over the world for their support .
They were so wonderful.
Very soon , Majek would be able to speak with his fans . ”
Uzoma- Day also implored radio and television stations around the world to play Majek ’s songs on his birthday , coming up on March 7 .
He added, “ Majek is loved by many Nigerian artistes .
They see him as a father figure and legend .
So , I request that media outlets all over the world should play his music across their platforms.
Those that can should also dress like him .
All this is to make sure that we celebrate him while he is alive .
I also appeal to the Lagos State government to give him a house .
Majek shouldn’t have to be staying in hotels or paying rent whenever he is in Lagos . ”
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Music ‘ s glitterati will sparkle on the red carpet at this Sunday’ s Grammy awards, which honors the top hits and artists of the year .
Scandal at the Recording Academy , which puts on the show , has overwhelmed the lead – up to the glam event, but there are still plenty of musical moments to watch for .
Here is our quick guide to the event, which will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles :
Nigeria’ s Burna Boy The question on the lips of afrobeats fans across the world is: will Burna Boy win the prestigious Grammy award tomorrow (Sunday)?
The Nigerian singer ’s last album, ‘ African Giant’ was nominated in the World Music Album category of the 62 nd Grammy Awards.
Born Damini Ogulu , Burna Boy has had a remarkable career, especially in the past one year .
In 2019 , the singer was the recipient of several coveted awards including Best International Act at the BET Awards.
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In anticipation of the awards ceremony , fans and well – wishers of the singer have taken to the streets of Twitter to declare him a winner.
Women poised to lead – Women dominated at last year’ s gala and are leading the pack this year as well , with the twerking flautist Lizzo and the teenage goth – pop phenomenon Billie Eilish expected to battle for the top awards.
The Academy has long come under fire for failing to recognize women and people of color .
So in recent years , it expanded the nominee field from five to eight in the major four categories : Album of the Year , Song of the Year , Record of the Year and Best New Artist .
Both Lizzo and Eilish are nominated for all of the “big four ” prizes.
Other female frontrunners vying for Grammys gold include Lana Del Rey – – whose 2019 album was considered by many critics as the best of the year – – and R&B prodigy H. E . R. , who is up for five awards and last year won two .
Pop sensation Ariana Grande is also among the top nominees , while flamenco revivalist Rosalia , up for Best New Artist , could become a rare Spanish – language winner in the general categories .
Generational shift – Lizzo, Eilish and Lil Nas X are the top three contenders of the night with a combined age of 69 – a figure once closer to the average age of just one veteran star that would dominate the night .
The generational shift could mark a new era for the Recording Academy , which has long favored older pop and rock mainstays .
Eilish, who first gained fame online , was just 17 when the nominations were announced, making her the youngest artist ever to be up for all four top Grammy awards .
Her songwriting partner and brother Finneas, 22 , meanwhile has five chances at Grammys glory .
Fans are expecting a rager of a performance from Lizzo , who routinely slings back tequila from the bottle onstage.
Fashion watchers will also be on red alert for the boisterous star ‘ s latest ensemble – – she donned a fluffy, hot pink Marc Jacobs jacket to this year ‘ s Met Gala , which she proudly wore as she strutted through a New York airport the morning after .
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Old Town Road’ all- stars – Lil Nas X, the brain behind the year ‘ s ubiquitous earworm “Old Town Road,” will take the stage to perform a pumped – up rendition of his country – trap smash.
His Grammy co- nominee for Record of the Year , Billy Ray Cyrus – – who lent the song country – world street cred when Nashville snubbed it – – will join him on stage, as will the eclectic DJ Diplo and K-pop mega stars BTS .
The video – sharing app TikTok propelled the young rapper to fame – – his song went viral and ultimately broke the record for the longest stretch atop the Billboard hot songs chart at 19 weeks.
The genre – bending mega – hit was removed from Billboard ‘ s country music charts early last year – – which critics alleged was industry white – washing as the artist is black .
Lil Nas X is bound to impress on the red carpet; the rapper is known for his campy Western outfits complete with fringe, vests or hats in garish colors .
Barring none – Two artists who faced major legal troubles in 2019 – – Meek Mill and 21 Savage – – are up for Best Rap Album .
Mill ended his controversial legal saga in August after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge dating back more than a decade – – a move that lifted the probation he dealt with for most of his adult life .
The plea deal , which saw additional charges against Mill dropped , resolved a case that had become a flashpoint in the national debate over the US criminal justice system ‘ s treatment of black people .
21 Savage was meanwhile arrested just before last year ‘ s Grammys gala in his hometown Atlanta , with US immigration agents saying he had been living stateside illegally since overstaying a visa that expired in 2006, when he was a minor.
The shock arrest surprised fans , who discovered the rapper – – strongly associated with the southern capital of hip- hop – – was in fact born in Britain.
Nipsey Hussle tribute – Mill – along with artists including DJ Khaled, John Legend and Roddy Ricch – – will perform a tribute to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle , who is posthumously up for three awards after losing out on Best Rap Album to Cardi B in 2019 .
The Eritrean- American born Ermias Asghedom was shot dead last March at age 33 in broad daylight , triggering an outpouring of grief in Los Angeles and among Hussle’ s superstar peers, who hailed both his musical talents and tireless community organizing .
Both Legend and Khaled are up for a Grammy with Hussle for ” Higher ,” a collaboration released after the rapper’ s death.
Long part of the underground rap circuit , Hussle struggled to find fame but began selling his own mixtapes.
Hip – hop royalty Jay – Z once bought 100 of them – – for $100 each .
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