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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at 2014 GRAMMYs

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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Win Best New Artist In 2014

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"I want to thank our fans, the people that got us on this stage…without them, there would be no us," Macklemore said
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Jan 8, 2021 - 11:21 am

Seattle rap act Macklemore and Ryan Lewis win Best New Artist at the 56th GRAMMY Awards in 2014 on the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind.

The duo looked fresh as they accepted their award from presenters Pharrell and Anna Kendrick. Macklemore rocked an emerald green velvet tux and black velvet bowtie while Lewis wore a silver and black houndstooth suit with a silk black tie.

Video: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Win Best New Artist

Related: MusiCares Honors Macklemore At The 2019 Concert for Recovery

"Wow, we're here on this stage right now," Macklemore said, grinning. "First and foremost, I want to thank our fans, the people that got us on this stage…without them, there would be no us." 

Following the momentum of their massive 2012 single "Thrift Shop" featuring Wanz, the Seattle rapper was nominated for a total of seven awards that year. He took home four wins, including Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for the aforementioned hit.

Fellow contenders were James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, Kacey Musgraves, and Ed Sheeran; All are now GRAMMY winners. 

Learn more about the current 2021 Best New Artist nominees here.

"Equality Is More Than Just A Word": Michael "Wanz" Wansley On How The Music Industry Can Effect Real Change

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Shakira at 2001 GRAMMYs

Shakira at 2001 GRAMMYs

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GRAMMY Rewind: Shakira Wins Her First GRAMMY For Best Latin Pop Album In 2001

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"Everything I do… is dedicated to my country, Colombia. That in spite of our tough reality, we keep our spirit joyful and alive," Shakira declared in her acceptance speech
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Feb 5, 2021 - 12:22 pm

For the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, GRAMMY.com celebrates legendary Latin pop reina Shakira's birthday (Feb. 2) by traveling back to 2001 when she won her first-ever GRAMMY.

Below, watch the Colombian singer, rocking cascading blonde curls and a backless gold-and-earth-toned dress, accept the Best Latin Pop Album award for 2000's Shakira MTV Unplugged at the 43rd GRAMMY Awards.

"Everything I do…is dedicated to my country, Colombia. That in spite of our tough reality, we keep our spirit joyful and alive," Shakira said in her acceptance speech.

The live album was also nominated for Album Of The Year at the 1st Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2000, where she won her first two Latin GRAMMYs (for "Octavo Día" and "Ojos Así"). She received her first GRAMMY nomination at the 41st GRAMMY Awards, for her fourth album, Dónde Están los Ladrones?

GRAMMY Rewind: Watch The Roots And Erykah Badu Gleefully Win Their First GRAMMY in 2000

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DJ Jazzy Jeff at 1992 GRAMMYs

DJ Jazzy Jeff at 1992 GRAMMYs

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GRAMMY Rewind: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Win For 1991 Bop "Summertime"

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Watch DJ Jazzy Jeff accept the award on behalf of the dynamic duo, looking cool in a boxy black suit with a colorful lapel and coordinating purple shirt and small, dark sunglasses
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Jan 22, 2021 - 11:23 am

For the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, we celebrate legendary hip-hop producer DJ Jazzy Jeff's birthday (Jan. 22) by revisiting his and Will Smith's win for their sunny 1991 bop, "Summertime" at the 34th GRAMMY Awards in 1992.

Below, watch Jeff accept the award on behalf of the dynamic pair, looking cool in a boxy black suit with a colorful lapel and coordinating purple shirt and small, dark sunglasses to top it off.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's 1992 GRAMMY Win

"Summertime" was crowned Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group and earned the rap duo known as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince their second career GRAMMY win. The vibey, laid-back track was the lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase.

They earned their first GRAMMY at the 31st GRAMMY Awards in 1989, winning Best Rap Performance for "Parents Just Don't Understand," from their second studio album, He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper.

Watch Will Smith's Powerful GRAMMY Acceptance Speech From 1998 | GRAMMY Rewind

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Christina Aguilera at 2000 GRAMMYs

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GRAMMY Rewind: Christina Aguilera Shines As The 2000 GRAMMYs Best New Artist

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As the 2000 Best New Artist, she beat fellow nominees Macy Gray, Britney Spears, Susan Tedeschi, and Kid Rock
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Dec 18, 2020 - 2:05 pm

GRAMMY.com celebrates eternal pop diva Christina Aguilera's 40th birthday on today's episode of GRAMMY Rewind by revisiting her Best New Artist win at the 2000 GRAMMYs. In her full acceptance speech below, witness a surprised and grateful 19-year-old Xtina shine as she accepts her first GRAMMY win in a silver slip dress accented with rhinestone butterflies.

Christina Aguilera Wins Best New Artist In 2000

More: GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Mariah Carey Shine As She Wins Best New Artist At The 1991 GRAMMYs

As the 2000 Best New Artist, she beat fellow nominees Macy Gray, Britney Spears, Susan Tedeschi, and Kid Rock. "Genie in a Bottle," the hit lead single for her 1999 self-titled debut album, was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance that year as well. The "Beautiful" singer has since earned five total GRAMMY wins and 20 nominations.

GRAMMY Rewind: Witness Rihanna Accept Her First-Ever GRAMMY Win With JAY-Z For "Umbrella"

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Culture Club at 1984 GRAMMYs

Culture Club at the 1984 GRAMMYs

 
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GRAMMY Rewind: 26 Years Before "RuPaul's Drag Race," Boy George & Culture Club Brought Drag Queen Realness To America

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Watch Culture Club's acceptance speech to witness the legendary frontman deliver a charming moment that shocked a gender-binary, Ronald-Reagan-ruled America
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Dec 11, 2020 - 12:26 pm

For today's episode of GRAMMY Rewind, GRAMMY.com takes a trip back to 1984, when London New Wave group Culture Club won Best New Artist. Following the momentous release of their lively 1982 debut album, Kissing To Be Clever, they were also nominated for one of its hit singles—and '80s classic—"Do You Really Want To Hurt Me."

Watch the group's full acceptance speech below to witness legendary frontman Boy George, rocking winged eyeliner and magenta lips, deliver a charming moment that shocked a gender-binary, Ronald-Reagan-ruled America.

Watch Culture Club Win Best New Artist In 1984

"Thank you, America, you've got taste, style and you know a good drag queen when you see one," George offered, with a coy kiss to the camera.

In 2018, the queer icon reflected on the moment during an interview with Variety: "I didn't really consider what it meant for anyone else, as I was in England…But people [in the U.S.] were freaking out when I said that. My press agent at the time, Susan Blond, literally cried. And now you have RuPaul and 'Drag Race,' which my nephew in Leeds watches. Look, sometimes the world just isn't ready—for a word, for a shift of the moral compass. I'm glad I said it now. I just wish I had said it with a bit more intention at the time."

Luckily, better representation for the LGBTQ+ rainbow—including drag queens, honey!—in American media has continued to improve throughout the decades via groundbreaking shows like "RuPaul's Drag Race" (2009-2021) and "Pose" (2018-2021), the latter of which features trans actors and writers.

For The Record: Mariah Carey's Eternal Merry-Maker, "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

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