I'm officially drafting a petition for Lizzo to run for president. The twerk master just performed at the 2020 Grammys for the first time, wearing a gorgeous Christian Siriano gown before quickly changing into a long sleeve bodysuit and singing "Cuz I Love You" and "Truth Hurts." Not to mention her incredible flute solo.
Before she began singing, Lizzo dedicated her performance to Kobe Bryant. The NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, tragically passed away Sunday morning in a helicopter crash. "Tonight is for Kobe," she began before she belted out singing, "Cuz I Love You."
"Tonight is for Kobe!"Lizzo kick starts the 2020 #GRAMMYs by dedicating the night to #KobeBryantpic.twitter.com/w32ExavooFJanuary 27, 2020
Even though sadness and grief filled the Staples Center moments before Lizzo took the stage, Lizzo quickly took fans' minds off the tragedy with her epic performance. The Twitter reactions are proof:
Dolly Parton with the preacher hands in response to Lizzo is exactly what I needed to see tonight.#GRAMMYsJanuary 27, 2020
LIZZO FUCKING DID THAT #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/txK7J3u7RSJanuary 27, 2020
We as a society do not deserve Lizzo, but she graces us with her presence anyway. Give her all of the GrammysJanuary 27, 2020
Lizzo gives you a performance, hunny. Her talent and presence is undeniable. #GrammysJanuary 27, 2020
How do I volunteer to break and shake the glow sticks Lizzo’s wearing around her breasts? #GRAMMYsJanuary 27, 2020
if Lizzo doesn’t play the role of Ursula in the live action Little Mermaid i’m done. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/rJnTAuwSvKJanuary 27, 2020
“Tonight is for Kobe.” I’m crying cuz I loooooove youuu @lizzo Sings, raps, and slays the flute this is why she’s nominated for the most #GRAMMYs 🔥 incredibly talentedJanuary 27, 2020
Lizzo got thick-thighed brown ballerinas out here and I'm exceedingly for it and in need of it. #GRAMMYsJanuary 27, 2020
lizzo has NEVER looked better. beautiful choice of artist to start and first words of the day to kobe #GRAMMYsJanuary 27, 2020
Representation matters. @lizzo out here showing little girls there are superstars that look just like them. #GRAMMYsJanuary 27, 2020
Hallelujah to @lizzo and her all-black, all-female orchestra & ballerina troupe killing itttttttt #GRAMMYsJanuary 27, 2020
We're cryin' cause we love you, @lizzo. 😭❤️ #GRAMMYsJanuary 27, 2020
Tonight, Lizzo received the most Grammys nominations—eight!—of any artist, in major categories including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year. She won the first award performed this evening: Best Pop Solo Performance. A true queen who deserves all of the stages to perform on.
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