JAKARTA - The collaboration between Sam Smith and Kim Petras led the two to become Grammy winners for the Best Pop/Duo Performance category. This Cup is Kim Petras' first win as a transgender woman.
When receiving the Grammys on Sunday, February 5, Sam Smith chose not to speak while Kim Petras gave his speech over this victory.
"Sam (Smith) wants me to accept this award because I am the first transgender woman to receive this," said Kim Petras accompanied by applause from the guests.
"I just want to thank all transgender legends before I open the door so I can stand here tonight," he continued.
Kim Petras also paid tribute to the late musicians Sophie and Madonna for their struggle in the music world.
Sophie, my friend who left two years ago said this would happen. Thank you for your inspiration that has been around forever for music. Madonna to fight for LGBT rights. I don't think I will be here without Madonna," said Kim Petras.
Closing his speech, he also thanked his mother, Sam Smith and the Recording Academy.
I will not be here without the support of my mother. I love you so much. This is a great moment for me. Sam, thank you, you are the best angel and hero in my life. I love you. And for all who composed this song, I love you," concluded Kim Petras.
Kim Petras followed in Wendy Carlos' footsteps as the transgender woman who won the Grammys. Unholy's song, which is Sam Smith's collaboration and she has also been ranked first in the Billboard Hot 100 for several weeks.
Both won Best Pop/Duo Performance and beat ABBA Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and BTS, as well as Post Malone and Doja Cat.
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