These Were the Most Viral Moments From the Grammy Awards 2019

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The Grammy Awards 2019 created plenty to talk about on Twitter, from Michelle Obama’s surprise to Drake’s controversial speech.

The Grammy Awards 2019 took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles, and though the show was beset by some early Ariana Grande–related controversy, it did go on. The evening was hosted by a breezy Alicia Keys, and was not without its viral moments, including, of course, Michelle Obama’s surprise appearance on stage. Needless to say, the world was truly shook—but there were also some excellent meme-worthy bits from Lady Gaga, Offset, BTS, and even from Grande herself, who did not miss out on commenting from home on the show she declined to perform for. Not to mention, the Internet had a lot to say about a commercial for a certain new live-action Disney movie with a very blue star. And was Drake throwing his support behind his fellow famous Grammys critics through his speech—though we didn’t get to hear the ending? If you were also unable to catch every single second of the night, don’t worry: These were the most viral moments from the Grammy Awards 2019:

Cardi B arrived in archival Thierry Mugler, and the Internet had some thoughts.

Michelle Obama joined Alicia Keys onstage with Lady Gaga, J.Lo, and Jada Pinkett-Smith and absolutely no one could handle it.

Lady Gaga displayed a very, um, interesting clapping method for Kacey Musgraves.

Ariana Grande got a new Twitter background folder—that references her feud with the Grammys—and then she won one.

Post Malone played guitar with Anthony Kiedis, in a very bro-ed out, shirtless performance.

An ad for the new live-action Aladdin prompted some thirsty Genie tweets.

BTS was caught dancing to Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” and their fan army went wild.

Offset was the biggest fan of Cardi B’s performance of “Money.”

Drake got cut off during his acceptance speech for “God’s Plan,” which was funny, considering his speech was also about how the Grammys don’t really matter.

Diana Ross wished herself a happy birthday—a few days early—a 2019 energy we stan.

Rhonda Ross followed up her sister by getting on the phone during Smokey Robinson and Alicia Keys’s piano-playing.

J. Lo’s Motown tribute performance had some critics.

Dua Lipa and St. Vincent gave a hair-matching duet that made a lot of us blush.

Then Dua Lipa called out the outgoing Grammys president who said women need to “step up” to get recognized at the show.

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