Masked soldiers danced around Lamar as he rapped “XXX.”

with collaborators Bono and the Edge of U2.

Dave Chappelle provided witty interjections.

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As has become almost a guarantee in recent years, Little Big Town immediately proved a musical highlight.

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Childish Gambino

Add “show-stopping Grammys performance” to Donald Glover’s ever-growing resume.

With 2016’sAwaken, My Love!"

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Pink

Have we gotten spoiled?

(Kesha has accused the producer of sexual and verbal assaultclaims he has vehemently denied.)

SZA

Technical and logistical challenges can often mar televised vocal performances.

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