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The Most Awkward Moments That Unfolded At The 2024 Grammy Awards

I am cringing.

Chelsea Stewart
by Chelsea Stewart

BuzzFeed Staff

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1. 21 Savage's lack of energy on the red carpet.

This 21 Savage interview was… something 😭😭😭 bless Laverne Cox for staying strong lol pic.twitter.com/xoUzj6ohGb

— Bri Lewerke (@brilewerke) February 5, 2024
E! News / Twitter: @brilewerke

2. Michael Trotter Jr. told a reporter how he thought his wife, fellow War and Treaty singer Tanya Trotter, was going to divorce him before their Best New Artist Grammy nomination.

"It's been so emotional because there's been several days where I thought she was gonna divorce me"
E! News

3. Killer Mike was reportedly arrested after winning three awards.

Killer Mike smiling and holding three Grammys
Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

The reason for the arrest is unclear. BuzzFeed has reached out to reps for Mike for comment.

4. The Recording Academy had everyone thinking Nicki Minaj had finally earned her first Grammy, just for it to be an accident.

Tweet from the Recording Academy congratulating Nicki for winning a Best Rap Song Grammy for "Barbie World"
@recordingacad / Via Twitter: @RecordingAcad

Killer Mike actually won it.

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5. Miley Cyrus called out the crowd for not singing along to "Flowers."

Miley onstage saying "Why you acting like you don't know this song?!"
CBS

6. Bebe Rexha burst out singing opera on the red carpet.

Close-up of Bebe with her eyes closed and a microphone up to her face
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7. Trevor Noah publicly shamed TikTok over the drama with Universal Music Group.

Trevor Noah just said, “TikTok, shame on you for ripping off all these artists. That’s Spotify’s job!”

And I oop! 🤣🤣🤣#GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/UZMRwRlddy

— SoulBounce (@SoulBounce) February 5, 2024
Bravo / Twitter: @SoulBounce

8. SZA took forever to come out after winning an award. Like, people started looking for her.

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9. Jay-Z called out the Recording Academy's voting record while being honored by the organization.

Jay-Z onstage with his daughter Blue Ivy
CBS

10. Beyoncé made this very stoic face when he did.

Beyoncé standing in the audience wearing a Western-style hat
CBS

11. Kacey Musgraves was so far away from the mic while presenting that you couldn't really hear her.

Kacey onstage some distance from the standing mic
CBS

12. Travis Scott started raging and destroyed his set.

Travis onstage beating the stage with a chair
CBS

13. Beyoncé was seen "hiding" when Fantasia was looking for someone to dance with during Fantasia's Tina Turner tribute.

Beyoncé hiding under the hat as Fantasia was looking for someone to dance with her 😭 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/5sivnfyTt9

— Robyn Dense’n (@gooonicorn) February 5, 2024
Twitter: @gooonicorn

14. Fans thought Taylor Swift was rude to Celine Dion...

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15. ...but then they realized that all seemed well after this photo of them emerged.

Taylor smiling and hugging Céline
Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for the Recording Academy

16. And finally, Victoria Monét was cut off during her acceptance speech.

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Did you notice any other awkward moments during the show? Tell me in the comments below and check out more of our Grammys coverage here!

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