The 2021 Grammyshave played it safe for most of the night with minimal political or divisive topics addressed.
Lil Baby would not allow crowds to ignore the bigger issues, however.
The 26-year-old rapper performed his single “The Bigger Picture,” referencing police violence in the Black community.
Brooks was killed after being found sleeping in a car that was blocking a Wendy’s drive-thru.
“And includes an appearance from @KillerMike.
Lots of Atlanta references.
“This is a state of emergency.
It’s been a hell of a year.
Hell for over 400 years,” Mallory began.
And to accomplish this, we don’t need allies, we need accomplices.
It’s bigger than black and white.
This is not a dream.
This is our plight,” she concluded, closing with a chant of “until freedom.”
Her words struck a chord with viewers.
