![]() ![]() ![]() It was part of celebration of progress, justice, and resistance. Mars played spoiler thanks to pop blockbuster "24K Magic." However, Mars, Lamar, and Jay-Z all helped represent the most successful year for men of color ever at the Grammys. READ MORE: Complete coverage of the Grammy AwardsÄespite Lamar's many wins and Jay-Z's eight nominations, hip hop still got short shrift. But Dave Chappelle's commentary, during a break in the music, drove the performance's message home: "The only thing more frightening than watching a black man be honest in America is being an honest black man in America." Flanked by dancers in military dress and in front of a huge American flag, the rap titan got an assist from Bono and The Edge. Lamar jump started the 60th annual Grammy Awards last night doing "XXX" from his "Damn" album. But more importantly, Lamar won the show with an opening performance of defiant political art. But Kendrick Lamar won the Grammys.Yes, he won actual awards (five in all,). Bruno Mars won the most Grammys (he took home six including Record, Album, and Song of the Year). ![]()
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