It’s been a jam-packed Grammys weekend as stars attend a manifold of preparties. On Jan. 25, Clive Davis hosted his annual star-studded event in Los Angeles, and it was just as glamorous as you’d expect. For many celebrities, the gathering doubled as a date night – famous duos such as Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid, Jessie J and Channing Tatum, Cardi B and Offset, and Beyoncé and JAY-Z (who held their own soirée earlier that day) enjoyed the night together. Meanwhile, other guests – including Ben Platt, Khalid, and Bebe Rexha – also took part in the festivities. Among the artists who took the stage to perform were Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, John Legend, and Cyndi Lauper.
The man of the hour was Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was honoured with the Salute to Industry Icons Award for his many contributions to the world of music. While accepting the award, the 50-year-old rapper and producer took some time to call for more diversity and recognition of Black music within the Recording Academy. “Truth be told, hip-hop has never been respected by the Grammys. Black music has never been respected by the Grammys to the point that it should be,” he said. “It’s not just going on in music. It’s going on in film, going on in sports and going on around the world. And for years, we’ve allowed institutions that have never had our best interests at heart to judge us. And that stops right now.”
Diddy went on to encourage his fellow artists and musicians to use their platforms to spark change. “We need the artists to take back control, we need transparency, we need diversity,” he added. “This is the room that has the power to make the changes that need to be made. They have to make the changes for us. They’re a nonprofit organization that’s supposed to protect the welfare of the musical community. That’s what it says on the mission statement. That’s the truth. They work for us. We have the power.”
Look ahead to see all the celebrities who showed up to support Diddy, then read the full transcript of his powerful speech!
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Dua Lipa, Anwar Hadid, and Khalid at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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John Legend at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Cardi B and Offset at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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JAY-Z and Beyoncé at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Miguel at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Cynthia Erivo at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Cyndi Lauper at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Bebe Rexha at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Lana Del Rey and Sean Larkin at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Naomi Campbell at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Billy Porter at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Anwar Hadid and Dua Lipa at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Chance the Rapper at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Darren Criss and Ben Platt at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Jessie J and Channing Tatum at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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JAY-Z and Beyoncé at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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John Legend at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Cynthia Erivo at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Dua Lipa at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Beyoncé and JAY-Z at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Chance the Rapper at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Lil' Kim at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Cardi B at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Miguel and Nazanin Mandi at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Clive Davis and Cynthia Erivo at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Usher at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Billy Ray Cyrus at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Bishop Briggs at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Kelly, Ozzy, and Sharon Osbourne at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Jamie Foxx at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Jessie J and Channing Tatum at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Lana Del Rey at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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21 Savage at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Faith Evans at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Priyanka Chopra at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Quavo at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Saweetie at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Trevor Noah at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Janet Jackson at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Wiz Khalifa at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Alexander Wang and Janet Jackson at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Kirsten Corley and Chance the Rapper at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Jacob Andreou and Carly Steel at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Tyrese Gibson at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Swizz Beatz, Diddy, and Nas at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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G-Eazy at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Diddy at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Beyoncé at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Lil' Kim at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Paula Abdul and Darren Criss at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Rashida Jones and Ezra Koenig at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Trevor Noah and Billy Porter at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Miguel and Nazanin Mandi at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Larry Jackson, Dua Lipa, Anwar Hadid, and Hailee Steinfeld at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala
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Khalid at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Adrienne Warren at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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LL Cool J at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Brandi Carlile and Cyndi Lauper at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Lil' Kim at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Diddy at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
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Faith Evans at Clive Davis's 2020 Pre-Grammy Gala in LA
