Billie Eilish gained document of the yr for the second yr in a row, however when she obtained onstage to simply accept the award, she mentioned that Megan Thee Stallion was the one who deserved it, asking the viewers to cheer for the rapper as a substitute of her.
Eilish, 19, swept the top awards ultimately yr’s ceremony, however that didn’t cease her from taking probably the most prestigious Grammy this yr for her tune “Everything I Wanted.” When her title was learn out by Ringo Starr, the presenter of the award, Eilish appeared shocked. She went onstage with Finneas, her brother and collaborator, and mentioned, “This is really embarrassing for me,” earlier than turning the eye on Megan Thee Stallion, who gained three awards, together with greatest new artist.
“I was going to write a speech about how you deserve this but then I was like, there’s no way they’re going to choose me,” Eilish mentioned. “I was like, it’s hers. You deserve this.”
She went on: “You had a year that I think is untoppable. You are a queen. I want to cry thinking about how much I love you.”
Megan Thee Stallion was nominated within the class for “Savage (Remix),” that includes Beyoncé, which gained for greatest rap tune and greatest rap efficiency.
Eilish additionally beat out “Black Parade” by Beyoncé, “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa, “Rockstar” by DaBaby that includes Roddy Ricch, “Say So” by Doja Cat, “Circles” by Post Malone and “Colors” by Black Pumas.
