Initially, I planned on only watching the Grammys for the soul purpose of Rihanna's performance. I can't lie, part of me also hoped Kanye West would make another impromptu appearance on stage. Nevertheless, I ended up watching the entire show. Here are my scattered thoughts of a three and a half hour award show.
1. Bow Wow actually started the show like three different times.
This was insanely awkward and hard to watch. Not only did Bow Wow start the show early once, but three different times.
2. Why does it always become about Taylor, even when it's NOT about Taylor?
During Ed Sheeran's acceptance speech for "song of the year," the camera was constantly flashing on the ever so joyful Taylor Swift. I would even argue that the camera was on Taylor Swift more than Ed, which made no sense whatsoever, as he was the one accepting the award! It's.Not.Always.About.Taylor.
3. Ed Sheeran has amazing shoe game. Why didn't they show his shoes!?
If you're a shoe lover, there is no way you have not noticed. On this particular occasion, he chose to wear Nike Foamposites. But Ed has worn everything from the Jordan 3 Powder Blue to Gucci to the Air Yeezy 2 Red October sneakers.
4. Thank you Kendrick.
Formation 2.0?It was Kendrick Lamar. What more should I have really expected? Kendrick has been changing the game of music since day one. But out of every performance, Kendrick Lamar's was undeniably the most notable and rememberable performance. From the production, to the message to the flow, it was all amazing.
5. I wonder if Kendrick Lamar will receive the same amount of backlash as Beyonce.
While she owned the field during her presentation, various people claimed she used her performance to divide Americans. Others claimed she did just as Kendrick Lamar did and used her performance to draw attention to some of the issues that black America faces.
6.This doesn't sound like the Adele I remember.
While watching Adele perform, I kept trying to deny what I was hearing. There was no way that this was the Adele that I knew and loved! It turns out that there were issues with the piano mic, which caused Adele to sound off pitch and off beat. While that performance was definitely a bummer, I don't think it will hurt her image very much if at all.
7. Beyonce always slays.
8.Rihanna isn't performing anymore?!
Rihanna supposedly came down with a bad case of bronchitis. It was announced just moments before the Grammys.
9. Rev Run Finally got out of the bath to attend the Grammys.
" God is love, Rev Run."
10. Beyonce is undeniably the best award presenter.
If there was an Oscar for best award presenter, it would go to Beyonce.
It goes without being said, there is no one with as angelic of a voice as Beyonce. She perfects everything that she does, always. If Beyonce messes up, is it really her or someone else?