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Home • Red Carpet

53rd Annual Grammy Awards

53rd Annual Grammy Awards
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Janelle Monae and Bruno Mars perform onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

Drake and Rihanna perform onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

Rihanna sets the stage ablaze once again singing “Love the Way You Lie.”

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Jamie Foxx introduces Cee Lo Green, who’ll perform “Forget You.”

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Cee Lo Green, who is dressed like a overgrown peacock, sings along with Gwyneth Paltrow during his colorful performance — which included puppets and rocketships.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Jaden Smith joins Justin Bieber and Usher on stage at the 53rd annual Grammys.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Bruno Mars brings his old-school vibe to the Grammy stage.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Justin Bieber and Usher go all-out for their Grammy performance.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Florence Welch honor the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Lady Gaga brings the spectacle to the Grammys, as she is born out of her “egg.”

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53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

Esperanza Spalding speaks onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

LL Cool J looks dapper as ever.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Usher chill backstage at the 2011 Grammys.

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53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

Beyonce and Janelle Monae attend The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Keri Hilson adds some color to Grammys with her turquoise feathered mini dress and gold strappy heels.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Toni Braxton arrives at The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith and Willow Smith show the world how it’s done.

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53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

B.o.B. in his red Moods of Norway blazer color coordinated looks with his mom.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Jennifer Hudson looks stunning in her navy bustier gown with angled hem.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Rihanna arrives at the 53rd Annual Grammys in a barely-there, show-stopping evening gown.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Heidi Klum and Seal show some love on the red carpet.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Herbie Hancock adds a few more statues to his already impressive collection. He won Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist award for “Imagine” and the Best Improvised Jazz Solo award for “A Change Is Gonna Come.”

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Jennifer Lopez flaunts her gams in a shimmery silver long-sleeved mini dress.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs keeps it sleek in a black leather, white shirt and signature shades.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Kim Kardashian’s gold sparkly low-cut gown is very daring, accentuating her sexy curves.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Nicki Minaj is as theatrical as ever in her head-to-toe leopard-print ensemble and Bride of Frankenstein coif.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Mya goes for Old Hollywood glam in her silver sleeveless gown.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Lenny Kravitz rocks out in black leather and fur on the Grammys red carpet.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Janelle Monae, this year’s ESSENCE “Black Women in Music” honoree, at the 53rd annual Grammys in L.A.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Monica looks amazing in her strong-shouldered black mermaid gown and barely-there accessories.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Ciara wears a cut-out halter gown with sky-high slit and gladiator heels.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Musiq Soulchild keeps it fun and funky in a three-piece suit and sneakers.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Genevieve Jackson wears a feminine tiered chiffon dress.

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53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Marvin Sapp exudes some shine on the Grammys red carpet.

53rd Annual Grammy Awards