At the 2021 GRAMMYs, H.E.R., along with co-writers Dernst Emile II and Tiara Thomas, accepted the golden gramophone for Song Of The Year for "I Can't Breathe" — a moving anthem born from the grief and urgency of 2020's racial justice protests.
"I've never been so proud to be an artist," H.E.R. said during her emotional speech. "I didn't imagine that my fear and my pain would turn into impact and change — and that's why I write music." Reflecting on the song's origins, she shared that it was written over FaceTime and recorded at her mother's house. She thanked her family, her team at RCA, and most importantly, the people fighting for justice: "We are the change that we wish to see… keep that same energy." For more unforgettable GRAMMY Rewind moments, visit GRAMMY.com/videos.
