Burna Boy Grammys 2024 Performance Surprised Everyone

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00:00 I just had to get to number one because it's like I'm not number two kind of guy."

00:05 Burnaboy made a grand entrance donning white pants and a crystal studded red sweater exuding

00:09 radiance.

00:10 Topped with a black cap, he looked effortlessly stylish, and his smooth voice resonated through

00:15 the venue.

00:17 Surrounded by an entourage, Burnaboy delivered a truly moving performance.

00:21 Next to him, Brandi stepped out in a chic trench coat, complemented by shiny red boots,

00:26 perfectly styled hair, and stylish glasses.

00:29 Her presence added another layer of elegance to the stage and her voice swooned people.

00:34 Brandi is beautiful and timeless.

00:37 Following this dynamic duo, 21 Savage made a striking appearance in a shiny red suit,

00:42 seamlessly joining the ensemble.

00:44 The trio's collective energy and style added an extra layer of excitement to the Golden

00:48 Globes evening.

00:49 During the show, the trio joined forces for a performance of "Sittin' on Top of the

00:53 World," Burnaboy's 2023 track featuring 21 Savage.

01:01 The song notably samples Brandi's 1998 hit "Top of the World."

01:06 Burnaboy was nominated for four awards at the 2024 Grammys.

01:10 Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance,

01:15 and Best African Music Performance, though he took none home this year.

01:19 He is currently touring North America.

01:22 Grammys executive producer Raj Kapoor previously announced news of the trio's performance

01:27 on Rolling Stone Music Now earlier this week.

01:29 The performance wasn't just a big deal for Burnaboy either.

01:32 It also marked 21's first time rapping on the Grammys stage.

01:36 It was also Brandi's first time performing at the Grammys in several years.

01:40 Burnaboy and 21 were up for Best Melodic Rap Performance on Sunday night, but lost to Lil

01:44 Dirk and J. Cool's "All My Life."

01:46 Burnaboy also earned a nod for City Boyz in the Best African Music Performance category.

01:51 21 Savage also earned a few nominations.

01:54 His 2023 collaborative effort with Drake, "Her Loss," helped secure him another nod

01:59 in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for "Spin 'Bout You."

02:02 His other nominations include Best Rap Performance for "Rich Flex," Best Rap Song for "Rich

02:07 Flex," and Best Rap Album for "Her Loss."

02:09 Brandi went into the performance on Sunday as a Grammy winner.

02:13 She won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1999 for "The Boy Is Mine"

02:19 with Monica.

02:20 Burnaboy has been recognized by the Grammys for a few years now, having racked up 10 nominations

02:25 since the 2020 show.

02:27 He won Best Global Music Album for his 2020 LP "Twice As Tall," and was up for 5 awards

02:32 this year, though he took home zero hardware.

02:34 While Burnaboy might not have gotten a Grammy this year, he did get major recognition from

02:38 former President Barack Obama.

02:41 His 2023 hit "Sittin' on Top of the World" was added to Obama's annual favorite songs

02:45 list.

02:46 He also won Top Afrobeats Artist at the Billboard Music Awards this past November.

02:50 Burnaboy has only handed out one feature so far in 2024, and no solo releases of his own.

02:56 He joined 21 Savage on "Just Like Me" from his recent album "American Dream."

03:00 Burnaboy, Brandi, and 21 Savage delivered an electrifying performance at the Golden

03:04 Globes, marking a memorable and stylish musical moment.

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