
The Grammy Awards have given us countless viral moments over the years, and this trend continued at Sunday night’s ceremony. From show-stopping performances to historic wins, we’re bringing you five epic moments that broke the internet at this year’s Grammy Awards.
Beyoncé Becomes a Meme
Beyoncé became an instant meme after her shocked reaction to winning best country album went viral. She went on to make history later that night and won the long-awaited album of the year prize for Cowboy Carter.
Kendrick Lamar Wins Big with “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar was the most-awarded artist of the night with five trophies, and everyone in the room was singing along to his viral hit “Not Like Us” when it was announced as the record of the year winner.
Chappell Roan’s Delivers Night’s Best Speech
Chappell Roan’s acceptance speeches never disappoint, and she called out record labels for not paying their dues to emerging artists after winning her first Grammy for best new artist.
Taylor Swift & Cynthia Erivo Were “Holding Space”
“Holding space” was one of the most popular memes to emerge during the Wicked press tour, and Cynthia Erivo recreated it by Taylor Swift’s side at the Grammy Awards.
Several Performances Go Viral
From Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii to Charli XCX and Chappell Roan, several artists have given us epic performances at the Grammys. Benson Boone was also one of them, and his theatrical rendition of “Beautiful Things” caused a lot of commotion online.