With the 65th Annual Grammy Awards now in the history books, and historic moments and monumental wins under several artists’ belts, it’s time to take a look back at all the glitz and glamour the whirlwind weekend that surrounds the Grammys has to offer.
With COVID protocols mainly tucked away and many events returning to full capacity and full operation, stars came out in droves to participate in the staple Grammy traditions of private parties, honors dinners, and Pre-Award galas once again.
MusiCares held its annual Persons of the Year Gala, giving honors to Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy this year, while the Recording Academy held their honors of Black musicianship, presented by the Black Music Collective. Both star-studded events featured celeb sightings and once-in-a-lifetime performances from some of the biggest stars in the industry.
Check out these, plus more Grammy-weekend events and a unique look onto the floor of the Grammy Awards in the snaps below:
Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz
The rapper and the producer rocked the crowd at Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz perform onstage during the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Janelle Monáe
The singer and actor stunned on the Pre-Grammy Gala carpet in a deep plunge evening gown.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Janelle Monáe attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Lil Wayne
The self-proclaimed Best Rapper Alive collected long-overdue accolades at the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Honoree Lil Wayne accepts the Recording Academy Global Impact Award onstage during the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
D-Nice, Will-I-Am, Kevin Liles
The industry legends were all smiles at the Black Music Collective Pre-Grammy Honors
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) D-Nice, will.i.am, and Kevin Liles attend the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Mona Scott-Young, Ciara
The duo hit the stage to recognize legendary Black talent during the Recording Academy Honors.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Mona Scott-Young and Ciara speak onstage during the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Busta Rhymes, Sylvia Rhone, Swizz Beatz
The legends stopped for a snap at the Recording Academy Honors event.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Busta Rhymes, honoree Sylvia Rhone, and Swizz Beatz pose with the Recording Academy Global Impact Award during the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
H.E.R., Wiz Khalifa
The songstress and the rapper were spotted enjoying the show at the Recording Academy Honors presented by Black Music Collective.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) H.E.R. and Wiz Khalifa attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Cardi B, Offset, Burna Boy
The A-listers were spotted chit-chatting at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala ahead of music’s big night.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Cardi B, Offset, and Burna Boy attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Lizzo, Cardi B
The friends and collaborators stopped for a snap at Clive Davis’ famed Pre-GRAMMY party
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Lizzo and Cardi B attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Ron Isley
The soul music legend was seen belting out his hits at the 2023 MusiCares Persons of the Year event, honoring Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 03: Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers performs onstage during MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Chlöe, Stevie Wonder, Halle Bailey
The sister songstresses shared the stage with the musical icon at MusiCares Persons of the Year
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Chloe Bailey, Stevie Wonder and Halle Bailey perform onstage during MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson
Legendary songstress Dionne Warwick stopped for a snap with one of the men of the evening at MusiCares Persons of the Year
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Dionne Warwick and honoree Smokey Robinson attend MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Latto
The rapper hit the stage at Clive Davis’ Pre-GRAMMY Gala, dripping in sparkle.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Latto performs onstage during the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Latto, Lil Nas X
The new regime of rap royalty posed for a pic at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Latto and Lil Nas Xattend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer flexed her powerhouse voice at Clive Davis’ Pre-GRAMMY Gala.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Pusha T, Virginia Williams
The rapper and his lovely wife were seen at a private dinner party celebrating Grammy Nominees Pusha T and The-Dream at TOD’s.
Usher
The R&B legend stopped by TOD’s to celebrate big nominations for The-Dream and Pusha T
The-Dream
One of the men of the evening paused for a photo to celebrate his multiple Grammy nominations.
Alexander “AE” Edwards, Cher, Pharrell Williams
The trio took some selfies at the private dinner party honoring Pusha T and The-Dream for their Grammy nominations.
The-Dream, Alexander “AE” Edwards, Cher, Pharrell Williams, Helen Lasichanh
The-Dream stopped for a snap with the loving couples who came to support his nominations for the Grammys
Toni Braxton
The songstress shut the carpet down at the return of the annual Grit before the Gram event.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (Talent) attends Grit Before The Gram returns for he 65th Annual Grammy Awards at The West Hollywood EDITION on February 02, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images for The Vanity Group)
Amanda Seales
The comedienne and actress was seen looking stunning in bright pink on hosting duties at Grit before the Gram
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (Talent) attends Grit Before The Gram returns for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at The West Hollywood EDITION on February 02, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images for The Vanity Group)
Rich Paul, Steve Stoute, Jay-Z, Juan “OG” Perez and The-Dream
The industry legends were in a celebratory mood at the 65th Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Rich Paul, Steve Stoute, Jay-Z, Juan “OG” Perez and The-Dream attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
GloRilla, Beyoncé
The new rap superstar and the global icon shared a moment inside the Grammy ceremony.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: GloRilla and Beyoncé seen during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Pharrell Williams, Fatima Robinson
The producer and the choreographer shared a laugh between awards.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Pharrell Williams and Fatima Robinson attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Queen Latifah, SZA
The Queens were all smiles after the 50th anniversary tribute to Hip-Hop
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Queen Latifah and SZA pose during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar
Two of Hip-Hop’s undisputed GOATS shared an embrace on the Grammy floor
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Lizzo, Myke Wright
The couple paused for a snap between the rap-songstress superstar’s multiple performances and awards.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Lizzo and Myke Wright attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Nile Rodgers, Steve Lacy
The instrumental legend and the Best New Artist nominee shared some words on the Grammy floor.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Nile Rodgers and Steve Lacy seen during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Mary J. Blige, H.E.R.
The songstresses were snapped deep in conversation during the GRAMMY ceremony
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Mary J. Blige and H.E.R. seen during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Anderson.Paak, Thundercat
The musical geniuses shared a moment on the Grammy floor.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Anderson .Paak and Thundercat atte the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Bre-Z, Teyana Taylor
The girls snapped a candid pic at the Opulence with Amazon Music Grammy afterparty hosted by Carver Guru and Kodak Lens.
Coco Jones
Singer and actress Coco Jones also attended the Amazon music event where Jae Murphy and D-Nice were the DJs for the night.
