In a thrilling night of musical excellence, the 66th Annual Grammys unfolded with surprises, triumphs, and memorable performances.

South African sensation Tyla, at just 22, clinched her first Grammy in the fiercely contested Best African Song Performance category, surpassing industry heavyweights like Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, and Ayra Starr.

Music mogul Jay Z received the prestigious Dr Dre Impact Award, yet his acceptance speech turned heads as he defended his wife Beyoncé. Despite being the most decorated Grammy winner with 32 awards, he  addressed the absence of the Album of the Year award from her collection.

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Burna Boy etched his name in history as the first Nigerian artist to grace the Grammy stage with a remarkable performance. Delivering a medley from his latest album, 'I Told Them,' Burna Boy invited Brandy and 21 Savage to join him, creating an unforgettable moment.

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Nicki Minaj found herself caught in an unexpected twist when the Grammy's Twitter page mistakenly listed her and Ice Spice as the winner for Best Rap Song of the Year instead of rapper Killer Mike.

For Killer Mike, the night was a whirlwind of emotions as the 48-year-old rapper secured a triple Grammy win. His victories in the categories of Rap Album, Rap Song, and Rap Performance marked a significant milestone in his  career. However, the celebrations were soon tainted following his arrest the night of the show for reasons as yet unknown.

Drake, notably absent from the winners' circle, took to social media to slam the Recording Academy for what he explains as a lack of appreciation for Hip Hop. The rapper expressed his discontent after his album 'Her Loss' was notably absent from the winners' list, reigniting discussions about the Grammys' acknowledgment of diverse music genres.

The Grammys once again proved to be a stage for both celebration and critique, reflecting the ongoing dialogues within the music industry.