Kendrick Lamar stole the show at the 2016 Grammy Awards on Monday night (Feb. 15). With politically charged renditions of “The Blacker The Berry” and “Alright,” the Compton rapper — who took home five trophies including best rap album for his sophomore studio album To Pimp A Butterfly — wore chains alongside dancers before hosting an on-stage bonfire at Los Angeles’ Staples Center.
Even Adele had to give Lamar a shout out following her own Grammy performance. “Love you Kendrick, you’re amazing,” she said.
Timelines followed Adele’s lead as celebrities gave K. Dot glowing co-signs after his powerful set. See how blue checks reacted to his performance on Twitter below.
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If you missed the #GRAMMYs, this guy stole the show: pic.twitter.com/gT794xrzU1 @kendricklamar #GreatOuttaCompton
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 16, 2016
Congrats @kendricklamar! Impactful & Strong performance https://t.co/o67pCOnQn7
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) February 16, 2016
Tonight was epic #facts —-@Kendricklamar well served and deserved?? congrats ——————– Egy new… https://t.co/pW593BXC7e
— SWIZZ BEATZ (@THEREALSWIZZZ) February 16, 2016
I had to charge my phone so I am late but @kendricklamar !!!!!!!!!!!! WOW.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 16, 2016
BLOWN AWAY by @kendricklamar so much Heart.. Extraordinary performance. #GRAMMYs
— Mark Ballas (@MarkBallas) February 16, 2016
I was blown away tonight by @kendricklamar and @ladygaga. History. And @Alabama_Shakes is jammin’ as hell. That’s the standard. Inspired.
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) February 16, 2016
@kendricklamar THAT WAS SO POWERFUL.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) February 16, 2016
Congratulations tonight! @kendricklamar your performance was — #GRAMMYs
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) February 16, 2016
God bless @kendricklamar. For using your gifts to teach and inspire on such a huge platform. #HipHop @TheGRAMMYs #thegrammys
— Don Cannon (@DonCannon) February 16, 2016
@kendricklamar ?– They all heard you !!!! pic.twitter.com/vgJuZnCeYN
— DAD (@Trinidadjamesgg) February 16, 2016
Sooooooo powerful and moving and on time and TRUTHFUL AND FEARLESS @kendricklamar again so proud!!! #GRAMMYs #WeGonBeAlright —-
— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) February 16, 2016
salute king @kendricklamar ?——
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) February 16, 2016
YES! @kendricklamar #GRAMMYs killin it #musevibe
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 16, 2016
.@kendricklamar, you are brilliant. #GRAMMYs
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 16, 2016
