“Being a young, Black, queer woman in America, there was something I had to say and a group of people I wanted to celebrate,” Monáe continued. “I’m happy to be representing them. I hope they feel seen, I hope they feel heard. I hope they feel loved. And I hope they feel celebrated.” Monáe wasn’t the only one to be overcome with emotion after hearing the Grammy nominations. Talented duo Chloe x Halle also broke down in tears shortly after the news broke that they’d earned two Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist."Being a young, black, queer woman in America, there was something I had to say .. a group of people I wanted to celebrate, and I’m happy to be representing them. I hope they feel seen, I hope they feel heard. I hope they feel loved. & I hope they feel celebrated" –@JanelleMonae pic.twitter.com/eXPZXyIgWe
— Norah O'Donnell 🇺🇸 (@NorahODonnell) December 7, 2018
“IS THIS REAL LIFE?!?!?!?!? we are in SHOCK,” the sisters also tweeted. “Can’t believe this. 2 GRAMMY NOMS. so grateful, wow God is amazing.” R&B sensation H.E.R. also freaked out upon hearing she was up for five awards, including Best New Artist and Album of the year. The illusive songstress hit Twitter to express her shock and gratitude for the honor. “THIS IS INSANE. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY,” she wrote.we did it sis ❤️ 5:30am when we found out about the 2 grammy noms… unbelievable pic.twitter.com/yr0voC1M6U
— chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) December 7, 2018
“THANK YOU SO MUCH. GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD. IT’S BEEN A LOOONNNG TIME COMING! GOD IS GOOD,” she added in a follow-up tweet. The Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. Rooting for everybody Black? Check out the list here.MOOOOODDD. 5 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS. I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY. BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH. GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD. IT’S BEEN A LOOONNNG TIME COMING! GOD IS GOOD. ❤️ https://t.co/zDuMsEDyry pic.twitter.com/JYGX3zoWov
— H.E.R. (@HERMusicx) December 7, 2018