Childish Gambino - "This Is America"
Donald Glover made history for hip-hop with his socially-conscious and thought-provoking track "This Is America." It became the first rap song to claim Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Glover wasn't at the awards, but the message behind his song and the accompanying video speaks volumes still.
Childish Gambino scoops Record of the Year#ChildishGambino #Grammys #ThisIsAmerica pic.twitter.com/p7AMsRv1fE
— BANG Showbiz (@BANGShowbiz) February 11, 2019
Cardi B - Invasion of Privacy
With her smash album "Invasion of Privacy," the female rap star collected Rap Album of the Year. She beat out a predominantly male category which also featured Pusha T, Travis Scott, Nipsey Hussle, and the late Mac Miller.
Cardi B defends her #Grammy win 🏆
— Complex (@Complex) February 11, 2019
"I remember last year when I didn't win for 'Bodak Yellow' and everyone was like 'Cardi got snubbed...' Now it's a motherf***kin problem?!" https://t.co/LG3pvbwPqR pic.twitter.com/QscFJ2nAtt
Drake - "God's Plan"
Like Cardi B, Drake was on hand to make an acceptance speech for his award win. He picked up a Grammy for Best Rap Song for "God's Plan" and then delivered a powerful speech about hip-hop's relevance in the music industry. He was eventually cut off by the production staff.
On Sunday night, Drake won best rap song for "God's Plan," and shocked fans by actually appearing to accept his Grammy award. Then he got cut off. https://t.co/l0NDI0I8Gr
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 11, 2019