Billie Eilish won the record for the second year in a row, but when she took the stage to receive the award, she said Megan Thee Stallion was the one who deserved it, asking the audience to cheer for the rapper instead of her.
Eilish, 19, won top awards at last year’s ceremony, but that didn’t stop her from receiving this year’s most prestigious Grammy for her song “Everything I Wanted”. When her name was read by Ringo Starr, the presenter of the award, Eilish looked shocked. She took the stage with Finneas, her brother and collaborator, and said, “This is really embarrassing to me”, before turning her attention to Megan Thee Stallion, who won three awards, including best new artist.
“I was going to write a speech about how you deserve this, but then I thought, they are not going to choose me at all,” said Eilish. “I was like, it’s hers. You deserve it.”
She continued: “You had a year that I think is impossible. You’re a queen. I want to cry thinking about how much I love you. “
Megan Thee Stallion was nominated in the “Savage (Remix),” category with Beyoncé, who won for best rap song and best rap performance.
Eilish also won “Black Parade” by Beyoncé, “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa, “Rockstar” by DaBaby with Roddy Ricch, “Say So” by Doja Cat, “Circles” by Post Malone and “Colors” by Black Cougars.