Kendrick Lamar began his domination of the 58th Annual Grammy Awards with five gongs within the opening minutes of the ceremony on Monday night.
The rapper won Best Rap Album in the first award announced during the live broadcast for To Pimp A Butterfly. The honor was bestowed upon him by rap legend Ice Cube and his son, who played the former NWA member in biopic Straight Outta Compton, O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Cube announced the award category, which saw Lamar face off with the likes of Nicki Minaj, by stating: ‘The record shows the rap came straight outta Compton like and straight outta Queens if you know what I mean.’
Sweeping the board! Kendrick Lamar took home Best Rap Album at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday night
Upon winning, Kendrick, 28, said, 'First off all glory to God that is for sure. My foundation, my root to being on this stage, to Kenneth Duckworth and Paula Duckworth.'
He then thanked his fiancee Whitney Alford, saying she made him a better person.
Celebs gathered at the Staples Center to toast another year in music as they were honoured by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
The evening was hosted by LL Cool J, who has won two Grammys in the past. This marks the rapper's fifth consecutive year as emcee of music's biggest night.
The Bigger And Deffer hitmaker has hosted 10 Grammy related shows, tributes and specials over the years, making him a favorite of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Somewhat unique to awards shows, the Grammys traditionally focus more on performances than trophy delivery. The host tends to have a lower profile than on other awards shows.
Recording Academy President Neil Portnow said LL Cool J's personality and energy set the perfect tone for the show upon the announcement that he would be hosting this year again.
Meanwhile, during the main show Rihanna, who has won eight times before at the Grammys, wowed with a musical performance on stage.
While Justin Bieber, took to the stage to perform his latest hit Where Are Ü Now with both Skrillex and Diplo.
The evening also had somber moment as the life of the late David Bowie was celebrated with a special tribute performance by Lady Gaga. The performance had been touted by organizers as an 'experiential tribute' to the late British singer.
The Recording Academy said Gaga would perform three or four of Bowie's songs in a 'multisensory testament' to Bowie's creativity as a musician whose work constantly evolved over five decades.
Bowie's unexpected death at age 69 in January after a secret cancer diagnosis shocked fans around the world and came just two days after the release of a critically-acclaimed new album Blackstar.
Gaga, a six-time Grammy winner, is also known for reinventing herself many times since she rose to fame in 2008. She had already been booked to perform at the Grammy Awards.
'But when David passed - almost in a single moment - we knew we had to change direction,' Grammy ceremony executive producer Ken Ehrlich said in a statement.
'We immediately spoke and agreed that she (Lady Gaga) should be the one to honor David. She's perfect for it,' Ehrlich added.
Music producer Nile Rodgers, who worked on Bowie's 1983 album Let's Dance, was the musical director for the tribute.
The life of B.B. King was also honoured at the Grammys on Monday night. A tributary performance by a diverse trio paid homage to the late king of the blues.
Gary Clark Jr, a rocker with roots in blues guitar, took part in the performance as he was joined by two figures from country music -- Chris Stapleton, a rising star who is nominated for Album of the Year, and Bonnie Raitt.
King, the son of Mississippi sharecroppers who popularized the blues through years of nearly daily concerts and an invariably cordial demeanor, died at age 89.
King died on May 14 last year at his home in Las Vegas. He was buried two weeks later at the museum in Indianola, the hometown where he continued to play annual concerts until a year before his death.
Lionel Richie was also honoured over the weekend ahead of the main Grammy's ceremony.
The legendary singer, 66, was named the MusiCares Person of the Year at the ceremony where he has won four times previously for his contributions to music.
The All Night Long singer received a tribute from John Legend, Demi Lovato, Meghan Trainor, and Luke Bryan.
The group of musicians took viewers through a musical journey of Richie's songbook, which spans over nearly four decades.
From his time with Motown group Commodores to his solo hits during the 1980s. Except for Legend the other singers in the tribute made their Grammy debut with the tribute.
Meanwhile, during Monday night's the broadcast Travis Barker joined Pitbull and Robin Thicke for a performance together while Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry from the Hollywood Vampires took the stage as well.
Other artists performing at this year's ceremony included: Adele, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Ellie Goulding. Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Tori Kelly, Sam Hunt, James Bay, Andra Day and the Broadway cast of Hamilton also hit the stage.
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