Jay-Z cheered from his seat at the quick-fire mashup of hits from different eras, including some of Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock” and some “Hot in Herre” by Nelly.

The Recording Academy has long faced criticism for not include hip-hop musicians in the major Grammy categories and for being slow to recognise hip-broader hop’s impact on music. The all-star performance undoubtedly made a significant contribution to finally bringing the genre to the forefront.

Touching in memoriam

The Grammys’ annual memorial to people who have passed away in the music industry was more more heartfelt than normal thanks to Quavo of the hip-hop group Migos, who honoured his nephew Takeoff, who was shot and killed late last year at the age of 28.

“Days ain´t the same without you / I don´t know if I´m the same without you,” sang Quavo. “I wish I had a time machine / Just so you can take a ride with me / I miss just how you smile at me / Unc and Phew until infinity.”

In the opening song of her performance, Kacey Musgraves paid tribute to Loretta Lynn, the legendary country singer who passed away at the age of 90.

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