The 60th Annual Grammy Awards were full of unforgettable moments, but before the stars aligned on stage for the big night, they were treated to a few exclusive goodies courtesy of the Official Talent Gift Lounge for the 60th GRAMMY Awards. ESSENCE had a chance to get an early preview of the gifts just as entertainment’s cream of the crop began to touch down in NYC for the Grammy week festivities.
Scroll through to get a look at some of the items gifted to each performer or presenter.
Which one of these was your favorite?
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The 2018 Grammy Gift lounge was presented by McLEAR, who gifted performers and presenters with the M1 smart ring. The ring is described as the first of its’ kind that includes payment technology.
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Grammy presenters and performers were gifted with bolo bracelets from Safi Kilima Tanzanite Jewelry,. Their collection features an exquisite offering of tanzanite jewelry.
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Performers and presenters were gifted with a generous package that included invisible aligners and premium whitening kits.
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As seen on the ‘Oprah’s Favorite Things’ list, these tees were all the rage among the 2018 Grammy crowd.
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Grammy talent had their pick of shades from Solstice eyewear.
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In alignment with their latest messaging about how tobacco campaigns target minority communities the most, The Truth anti-smoking campaign had Grammy artists autograph custom guitars from Epiphone that will be donated to music programs at schools located in disenfranchised neighborhoods across the country.
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In partnership with Happiest Tee luxury apparel, the Stands giving community offered Grammy talent the opportunity to engage their individual fanbases for the purpose of giving back to their communities through various causes of their choice.
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Grammy talent was gifted with the ultimate relaxation package.
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One of the most popular (and adorable) gifts in the lounge, Grammy VIPs received their pick of Fingerlings.