Beyoncé is the biggest pop star in the world, there’s little doubt about that. His album Renaissance was one of the most sold and streamed last year. And tonight in Los Angeles, Queen B made music history a bit more by breaking the all-time record for Grammys won. Anthem of protest in Iran, Baraye has been awarded.
She wasn’t there for her first Grammys of the day, seemingly stuck in Los Angeles traffic. But Beyoncé made her appearance at the right time. For the 32e Grammy of his career. That of the best electronic music album for “Renaissance”. That especially of the historical record. ” I will try to contain my emotions, she said on stage. I try to enjoy this evening. I want to thank God for his protection, thank God. And I would like to thank the queer community for their support. »
Celebrated and very moved, Queen B therefore surpasses the British-Hungarian conductor Guiorgue Solti. But still missing from his prize list the most prestigious award, that of the best album of the year. In 2017, she lost to Adele. And this time it was another British phenom who stole the show. Harry Styles, former member of boy band One Direction, for his One Direction album. It’s important to remember that there is no best in music. But an award like that doesn’t happen often to people like me. So thanks “, he launched.
Baraye, an award-winning anthem of protest in Iran
Other stars shone, such as rapper Kendrick Lamar who won three awards with the best rap performance and the best rap song for The Heart Part 5and Best Album, with “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.”
Shervin Hajipour won Best Song for Social Change for Baraye. Anthem of uprising in Iran, Baraye was viewed 40 million times in two days after being posted on the singer’s Instagram account. This new category was introduced this year at the request of the first lady of the United States, Jill Biden.
Beyoncé is preparing for a tour that will take her to Europe and North America starting in May.