Watch FKA twigs, Usher and Sheila E. pay tribute to Prince at the Grammys

The 2020 Grammy Awards featured a homage to the Purple One.

Last night’s Grammy Awards saw FKA twigs, Usher and Sheila E. pay tribute to Prince with a performance of Little Red Corvette, When Doves Cry and Kiss. Usher was on lead vocals, while Sheila E. supported with backing vocals and drums. twigs did not sing but took to the stage with a pole dance routine and appeared as a dancer throughout the performance. Watch the five-minute tribute via the player above.

On twigs’ role during the show, Sheila E. told USA Today,  “She didn’t want to sing. First she wanted to, but then she didn’t want to when we ran through it because she didn’t have a (microphone) pack and (in-ear monitors), so she couldn’t hear. And she would rather have danced – which is what we asked her as well. She chose not to, she said ‘No, I’m OK.’”

The former Crack Magazine cover star tweeted today (27 Jan): “Of course I wanted to sing at the Grammys. I wasn’t asked this time but hopefully in the future. Nonetheless what an honour.” [sic]

of course i wanted to sing at the grammys. i wasn’t asked this time but hopefully in the future. none the less what an honour. congratulations to all winners x

— FKA twigs (@FKAtwigs) January 27, 2020

 

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humbled to be performing in honour of prince at the grammys with the legendary @usher and the absolutely iconic @sheilaedrummer thank you to @edmarler for my custom dress i love you so much and am lucky to have such a special and talented friend. styled by @matthew_josephs curly locks @rio_hair make up @kabukinyc using @patmcgrathreal jewellery @bentley_skinner photo @nickwalkerstudio

A post shared by FKA twigs (@fkatwigs) on Jan 26, 2020 at 4:48pm PST

twigs’ Cellophane was nominated for Best Music Video. The award was given to Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus for Old Town Road (Remix).