Chappell Roan, Doechii, Lady Gaga, and more queer celebs made sure the Grammys were queer as all get out last night. Between artists doubling down on support for trans people, celebrating DEI, and advocating for better healthcare and working conditions, the Grammy Awards had several moments of musicians critiquing the current administration.
Chappell Roan and Doechii in particular held it down for queer artists and marginalized voices, with Chappell championing trans girls on the red carpet and Doechii championing Black girls in her acceptance speech.
The Swamp Princess and the Midwest Princess! Regional icons! A dream duo! Queer Floridians and Missourians are so up! Can we get a collab going?! The Grammys, like any awards show, are part of the industry machine and therefore inherently cannot be a radical event, but having even just a handful of musicians pushing back against racism, transphobia, and queerphobia matters in its own small ways, especially since these ceremonies are broadcast so widely.
More and more artists should use their platforms to advocate for vulnerable populations regardless of personal career risks. In no particular order, here are some of the top gay moments from the Grammys, including standout moments of trans allyship. Enjoy a queer recap of the Grammys! Speaking of Doechii! She became only the third woman to do so since the category was introduced in , joining Lauryn Hill as well as bisexual icon Cardi B, who presented the award this year. Anything is possible.
You are exactly who you need to be. A post shared by Unbothered r29unbothered. Trans people deserve love; the queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love. Alicia Keys, though unfortunately not queer, also used her acceptance speech as a platform to take digs at Trump without saying his name. She also gave a heartfelt shoutout to Los Angeles during her performance, as she has been a vocal advocate for the city in the wake of its devastating wildfires.
