50TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS - ARRIVALS
Monday, February 11, 2008

( Photos: Wireimage/Newscom )
Nas & Kelis sport controversial attire while walking the red carpet for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday night. Check out some of best in music as they arrived for the show, which aired live on CBS yesterday. Performances came from Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Rihanna, John Legend, Kanye West, Aretha franklin, and more.
Be sure to check back for more arrival updates, inside scoop, and fashion coverage from the show…
View a list of the winners from last night here…








143 Comments
COMMENT PAGES: « 1 [2] Show All
76.
kimwill02
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Nas and K will do anything to get that rent money.
Chris Brown looks like my gay uncle. (love you uncle Pete)
Seal-see why tall people should not wear skinny jeans or pants with flat shoes, your feet are so long it looks as if you are wearing skiis(trust me i know, i’m 6′ female)
**6 days till delivery!!
77.
Kina
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I don’t agree with the shirts Nas and Kelis has own, and then the white girl has it on too.
78.
Ha
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Everyone looks great and I mean everyone! I didn’t watch the show, didn’t care but I do come here to see all the beautiful faces that are making a way for the next generation.
I’m sure Nas’ will get his point across via the music as he always will leave us with a message. True True #67!!!
79.
Ha
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Everyone looks great and I mean everyone! Some outfits look better then others and some hairstyles look better then others as well. I didn’t watch the show, didn’t care but I do come here to see all the beautiful faces and read some of the dumb shyt you all say…lol..
I’m sure Nas’ will get his point across via the music as he always will leave us with a message. True True #67!!!
80.
DJ MUTHA
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Beyonce ….WOW ! ..she looks like and ice princess or a black Cinderella…
Absolutely Gorgeous, Elegant and Gracious….
SHE STOPS THE SHOW HANDS DOWN…..Love the Hair
DJ Mutha
81.
BashyBoo
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I MISSED IT, AND IM GLAD I DID, NAS & KELIS IM SUPER MAD, YES U WANT TO MAKE A STATEMENT BUT THERE IS A TIME AND A PLACE, LETS FACE IT THE GRAMMY’S ARE WHITE PEOPLE’S EVENT AND WE GET “INVITED” TO GO ALONG FOR THE RIDE AND AT THIS POINT I CANT EVEN SAY IF THEY WORE THIS MESS TO THE SOUL TRAIN AWARDS WOULD IT BE ACCEPTABLE, IM JUST PAST DISTURBED AND THEY NEED TO GIVE IT UP ALREADY
THEY HAVE NOW SINGLE HANDEDLY SET US BACK ANOTHER 400YRS…DONKIES!
AND WHAT MUSKRAT DIED ON BEY’S HEAD???
82.
KultureVulture
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Ri-Ri was the winner of the night - the electric blue Zac Posen dress really worked for her, as did her new hair. Sorry, but that lil Bajan can do no wrong. And the “awkward moment” btw her and Jay was nothing really, I mean lets not read tooo much into it ok. In a recent interview, Rih-Rih conceded that she and Bey and not “friends-friends”, but that there’s no bad blood btw them. Yeah, that may have been a bold move tryin to pull Jigga up on stage w/ her but u got to give it to her, the chick is feisty, even when he shied away she did not take no for an answer. And the way she gave him the hand, as if to say “no babe - u showed out so now its my turn.” Haha. Her feisty-ness w/ J spoke to me more than his shying away from going up w/ her.
83.
FallBackHaterz
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Beyonce, Solange, Corrine, Rihanna, Akon, Chris and Keyisha alllooked good. Jay Z looked a lil pissed off on the red carpet. Nas and Kelis are so frickin stupid, how you gonna go and wear that? I won’t bother waste anymore time dissing them.
84.
RockMYsoul
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Chris Brown - Wack
Ne-Yo - Looks the same as usual
Solange - no comment
Soulja Boy - Yuck
Lil Mama - a better improvement.
Nas & Kelis - Why..so disrespectful, that is such an ugly word. they just want attention
……………
Everyone else looks good. Love the Tina & Beyonce performance. Im sorry if ya’ll are going to hate me, but im sick of hearing No One - by Alicia Keys. I wish she would play another song.
85.
Kia
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
PS: Toccara lost mad weight. I just noticed her picture.
86.
conasto
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
At # 24, yeah what happened to the thiller MJ thing? I guess that would have been to much to ask for
87.
Harlem Mami
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Nas & Kelis: I am so ashamed of them. Just terrible thing to do.
Dresses I loved: Beyonce, Alicia, Solange and Fergie.
Everybody else either looked boring or a hot mess. Rihanna acts so awkward it actually makes me look away.
Performances I hated: No One for the 8,000th time. Is there no other song you can perform damn? Same goes for that Umbrella. Morris Day and the Time had more energy and better moves than Rihanna and that’s just plain sad. Also Amy’s performance was boring and she STILL sounds like a crackhead. I hear better performances on the subway yo!
Performances I loved: Kanye’s set looked cool and of course the tribute to his mother. Beyonce and Miss Tina Turner was sublime! They both look and sounded hot.
88.
vexxed
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
who dressed Lil’ Mama? and make them stop.
89.
Dlish
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Heeeeeey Is that Dro lookin DECENT?!!
I like the new hair on Bey, she’s taking baby steps towards a different look.
Ummmm I really don’t know what NAS is trying to prove but that is HOT GABAGE!!!
(yes I spelled it the way it sounds) I no longer have any respect for him in the game. sorry…
I am glad that lil mama is lookin better these days, but I really want her to start practicing her poses in the mirror. She always looks as if she is caught off guard.
Neyo killed it with his ensemble…goood look as long as he keeps that head covered. LOL
90.
JUDAH
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Nas is caught between a rock and a hard place. He wants to take a serious stand on a serious issue but he doesn’t want to be labeled as a “racist”. He cannot have it both ways because he, like any real black man that stands for anything, will be labeled as a racist whether he likes it or not. The only thing that I can think of is that him having caucasians dressed in shirts that say “ni**er” is a ruse to get his message across. Nas is shrewd enough to know that white people want to be cool, they want to be “down”, and they can be utilized for interference. I understand where he’s coming from and what he thinks he’s trying to do in that he sees that the mainstream black community is confused and scared and he’s trying to attack that fear. There is a certain stratum of black people who are so delusional that they think that our people are “one step away from equality” when our people are no closer than when we were in slavery. At the the same time, he needs to think more in depth about how he plans to get his message across and why he wants to get that message across. He’s putting himself on front street and he needs to be prepared to make a stand and state his point in an affirmative fashion when interviewed. White people are perplexed but inquisitive at his goal and mindset and coon house negroes are incensed. Congrats to Kelis for being a wife.
I see that Neyo and Soulja Boy are in the early levels of initiation into the “brotherhood”, lol. Chrisette Michele is a talented sister but she looks like she has demon on her. You can tell that these award shows are losing their luster because everyone looks clownish and tired. Most of these black people at the Grammys know that they will only win in their category unless it’s a weak year in caucasian music. They’re satisfied to just be invited and add flavor to the white man’s boring ass ceremony.
91.
the floacist
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Lawhavemercy we can say Grammy nominated Soula Boy now? DAMN the establisment!
92.
ARY
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I think if nas’ shirt would’ve said “stupid f*ck” and kelis jacket would’ve read “whore” it would’ve been more fitting.
i’m tired of explaining to white people that just because Nas doesn’t give a shit about being called that EYE don’t care either.
stupid ass bastards
93.
Panda Bear
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Ok, Neyo is a lame @ heart….he so extra all the time…I mean his fit was straight but him as a person is just wack…he has no swag
94.
Panda Bear
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Oh yeah, Nas n Kelis can get away w/their shirts but they shoulda NEVER let the white girl do it….that was so inappropriate
95.
debra
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I thought most of the women were over dressed for the Grammy’s they seem like they were dressed for the Oscar’s. It’s music let your hair down a little like they do at the MTV or BET awards, maybe because they were in Hollywood, I don’t know. I liked Keyshia Cole dress.
96.
vj
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Why I feel nas and kelis want attention so bad? The only couple who dont even sell records lol!
97.
Mariah
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
i actually like chrissette’s haircut - she looks super cute
98.
PRISTINE
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Raheem, Raheem, Raheem. . . . . i’m lovin that suit papa.
Everyone else looks great as well
99.
Elle
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Nas should give it up, nobody is going to buy his album. Several years ago the two of them said in an interview that they’d be happy without Hollywood, just living away from it all. Well, the funny thing is, she gets a monster hit “Bossy” and is suddenly everywhere. I love Kelis but I sincerely believe they’re attention whores. Maybe it’s because they feel underappreciated (is that a word? lol) or something.
100.
ihatedumbpeople
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
BEYONCE GOT HER NOSE DONE!!!
BEYONCE GOT HER NOSE DONE!!!
BEYONCE GOT HER NOSE DONE!!!
BEYONCE HAS BEEN BIT BY THE HOLLYWIERD BUG
BEYONCE HAS BEEN BIT BY THE HOLLYWIERD BUG
BEYONCE HAS BEEN BIT BY THE HOLLYWIERD BUG
BEYONCE HATES HER AFRICAN FEATURES
BEYONCE HATES HER AFRICAN FEATURES
BEYONCE HATES HER AFRICAN FEATURES
BEYONCE GOT A NOSE JOB
BEYONCE GOT A NOSE JOB
BEYONCE GOT A NOSE JOB
101.
ihatedumbpeople
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
HELLOOOOOOOOOOOO PEOPLE
DID ANYBODY ELSE
NOTICE BEYONCE’S
DEBUT OF HER
NEW
PENCIL THIN
NOSE
AT THE GRAMMY’S LAST NIGHT???????????????????????
102.
hood_shit
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I want a baseball cap like Nas that says brooklyn.
Tasia & Dro are really growing on me…
Beyonce + Corrine Bailey Rae = UNDER THE SEA
Where Tocarra go? DAMMMMMMMMN! She lost madd weight!
LMAO @ John Legend & girlfriend… ummm hmmm… whatever!
Souljah Boy can stop wearing those glasses….
Erika from Mary Mary looks stunning!
Tank got long legs… what that mean? lol
Raheem DeVaughn looks sexy and stylish…
Ok wit the shoes Seal
103.
Islandchick_Bri
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Not feelin Nas’ & Kelis’ stunt even tho Kelis looks pretty here, nice shades
Beyonce does look like a doll…Flawless…
This is an upgrade for Lil Mama but she needs to work on her facial expressions
Wow, havent seen Tocarra in a min
Lyfe Jennings should be beaten…Hard.
Man the ppl I dnt kno that well look better than some A-listers, Erica’s dress is nice!
104.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
The show was ok but it will never be the same like it was back in the day.
Nas and Kelis need to sit their asses down ain’t nobody trying to hear what they have to say.
As for everybody else they all look nice except for Nas and Kelis.
105.
Key
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Keyshia is my girl and all…but i do not like the black hair on her and those shoes look like something i wore to my highschool dance back in 99. Maybe i need to see a side profile or something.
106.
MY P.O.V.
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Thank you Nas and Kelis for filling the coonery quota for the night…*rolls eyes*
107.
Nita
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
love beyonce’s dress!
.. she sooooo purdddddddddy!
108.
Diamond
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Wow…
It amazes me how ignorant my people can be. Still worrying about what “White people might think”. Nas and Kelis was pretty brave for what they did. If this would of happened on the red carpet at the Source or BET awards, nobody would of cared. Not saying that nobody would of had an opinion about their choice of attire, but I know damn well people wouldn’t be as mad as they are now.
I think Nas message is about self reflection. We call each other Ni99as ALL THE TIME, but once it hits mainstream, all of a sudden, everybody is outraged. So what if a rapper comes out with an album with 20 tracks with Ni99a being said hundreds of times, thats not a problem. But if someone wants to title their album “Ni99er” all of a sudden the world stops…(gasp).
We as black people need to stop worrying about what the whites think. Like we NEED their approval in our everyday lives….
109.
AJ
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Ok, Fantasia and Dro actually look nice together. Her hair is awful, but her dress is nice and Dro can definately rock a suit.
I like B’s dress.
Rhianna looks a mess except for her hair and makeup.
Everybody else, I was underwhelmed!
110.
SheaBaybe
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Beyonce, Alicia, and Rihanna looked AMAZING!!!!!!!!! just beautiful. um….lil mama…..um try again cause that was a no no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
111.
halcyonc
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Beyonce’s dress is so unoriginal. I think I’ve seen this one on her before-different color. I like the hair though,in a less is more kind of way.
112.
Yoyoyo
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Someone tap Chrisette and tell her that ” I’m cute nad doe- eyed look” is not the business. Every since she’s been photographed sans weave her pics look dumb. Chin up and look like you dont belong on the short bus.
113.
Sade
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I love Nas’s Hat. We born and raised in the same borough. I honestly dont know what to think. Let him wear the shirt. Im not mad. I really at this point dont give a sh*t what the white men and their broads think. Black people really need to looking for their approval. I mean yall really act like they are the highest thing above anybody when they really arent. Blacks and hispanics call each other n*ggas all the time. So there really shouldnt be a problem if a white person wears that type of shirt. I mean really, the word just means we all brothers right?? Nas is just exposing the ignorance.
114.
Adrienne
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
ii FREAKiiN LOVE BEYONCE’S DRESS…
115.
JUDAH
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
@108
Thank you sis. The biggest coons in the world are these silly-ass black people that want to tippy toe there way through life, scared to death of what master is going to think. Many of these black people think that if they could only shut the mouths of these rebellious negroes they would finally get the love and acceptance from whites that they’ve been marching for. Those are the same ones that use the word “coon” the most, and don’t even know how to properly apply the word because if they did, they’d know that they themselves are coons. They kill me with that “Nas is a coon” stuff. Nas will speak circles around most of these ignorant black people in regards to black history.
116.
Ninagirl1
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
But on a higher note Beyonces dress and hair was spectacular!!!! Get it B.
117.
NaijaQT
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Ok, I wasn’t going to comment, but I felt that it was necessary. Now, in reference to the Grammy’s, overall I thought it was okay. As far as the outfits I thought that was okay as well. Now, I know most people felt that Nas wearing the word “Ni99er” across his shirt was a shameless promotional stunt, but I disagree. I think it was quite clever of him. Just like a previous blogger had mentioned, most people in the audience don’t know his or Kelis’s music, but I bet they will be curious to find out, now that he has worn such a shirt. I’ve always been a die-hard Nas fan and that has not changed. I’ve gained more respect for him for being so bold. The N-word is used regularly in hip-hop music, so what’s the difference now that he decided to name his album that word? And this is not to say that I agree with it. I personally do not use the word, but I think people are being hypocrites. Lets reserve our judgment for when the album drops. I trust that Nas won’t let his true fans or myself down. Keep doing your thing Nas!!
118.
brittanybeauty
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
WHY SOLANGE GOT A DRESS ON LIKE SHE GOING TO THE PINKY MONKEY CLUB IN HOUSTON BITCH SIT DA HELL DOWN SHE NEEDS A STYLIST BORROW RHIANNA’S HELL
119.
Neanz
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
@Mr. & Mrs. NAS
1. Put down whatever it is you all are smoking.
2. Flush it down the toilet.
3. Detox
4. Read “To Be a Slave” or some book that will make you all aware that our history is much more important than a publicity stunt.
120.
redbeansrice
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
@ 108 AMEN!
121.
nitt
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Dro and Fantasia look good, I wish Fantasia could have song like night because
that mess was boring. Oh by the way Bey Aretha is the Queen of Soul not Trina
I hope Tina toe is not hurting after Bey step on it. Everyone else look good except
those two with the word on them. You already have people thinking that way any
way you don’t have to wear it.
122.
clarkthink
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Who invited Mrs and Mr N!gger to the award show???????????????????????
123.
Ladyssolady
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I can’t believe it, but Kelis looked like a fool! Beyonce looked like a fool, wasn’t feeling the hair or dress. That’s the best I’ve EVER seen Toccarra look! Lil Mama looks good. Loved Rhianna’s dress, esp. the nail polish. Loved Chrisette’s hair.
124.
redbeansrice
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Aww Chrisette looks pretty!
125.
webmisslala
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
For all of those who are so baffled at Nas & Kelis’ attire last night, watch their interview with CNN:
http://www.redlasso.com/C...39-47d1-801d-e00f741bc545
126.
?uestion
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I’m seriously starting to think that Lil’ Mama is a Lil Man Man
127.
Movin_On_Up
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Nas and Kelis it is Black History Month what the heck are you too doing?
I have lost ALL respect for those two.. they just black-balled themselves from Hollywood. No one will want to be linked with this controversy.
128.
Movin_On_Up
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Nas and Kelis just wanted to let everyone KNOW how IGNORANT they are.
Thanks, you two.
Now we know.
129.
shayizzle
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
the grammys really rocked this year. i love chris brown outfit its really clean. i agree with others i do really think nas and kelis are just trying to get attention by their outfits i didnt even see their outfits last nights on E.
130.
Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
I can see that Tocarra has lost weight. Keyshia Cole, bitch pleez, now u gon gothic? Jay Z - its called a camera hunny, it takes pictures. Fantasia looks like a hot ghetto mess & everyone else who i haven’t mentioned is cool.
131.
Cute FLA Teacher
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Okay wait…..I thought my eyes were decieving me when I saw Toccarra…..I haven’t seen homegirl in a while but she lost ALOOTTTAAAA weight….she looks really nice! GO GIRLY GIRL!!!! I thought everyone looked nice……with the exception of some….like Fantasia and that Dalmation hair….she looks like a Black broke down version of Cruella Deville…..besides that good look for everybody! Too bad I missed the Grammy’s this year but apparently I didn’t miss much from reading everyone’s comments! Happy Black History Month and go OBAMA!!
132.
K
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Ms. Key’s KILLED IT! She was the best, by far…And she looked FABULOUS
133.
K
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
Ms. Key’s KILLED IT! She was the BEST performer BY FAR! Riri looked nice too, and that damn HOT MESS they had up there with tina was so sad looking..why would they play a legend like tina by putting her alongside that garbage! Smdh
134.
Im From Da H
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
nonetheless, Kelis looked HOTT!
135.
whouwannab22
Monday, February 11, 2008 /
fantasia wins
136.
Tim
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 /
Nas And Kelis to complete FOOLS.
137.
halcyonc
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 /
“Why was Beyonce lip-synching the intro where she was supposed to be talking?”
You do realize it is Beyonce you are talking about? She can’t speak properly. Goodness knows how many times they had to do it before she got it right. You can’t be serious…Lol!
138.
halcyonc
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 /
“I thought most of the women were over dressed for the Grammy’s they seem like they were dressed for the Oscar’s. It’s music let your hair down a little like they do at the MTV or BET awards, maybe because they were in Hollywood, I don’t know. I liked Keyshia Cole dress.
”
THANK YOU!! That is what I like about my rock bands(they don’t give a fuk). They are musicians-not actors. The problem with most entertainers today is that they can’t play a musical instrument and they are manufactured so they don’t have their own identity.
139.
halcyonc
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 /
Alicia wears wayyyyy toooo much make-up.
Beyonce’s dress looked like it belonged in the 80’s(early eighties at that) and the hair did not match the dress. It wasn’t refined enough. It looked like she forgot to style it.
140.
Old Timer
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 /
Nas and Kelis…..1 word DISGRACEFUL!!! How much more do we have to take, before people will stop using this word. Our folks are being laughed at by every other race, and we will never move forward if this nonsence continues. And the explanation he gave for naming his album the N word, and promoting it on his attire made No Sense at all. The best action to take if you are disgusted as I am and many others, is not to purchase his album. We are better than this, and he needs to think about the message he is sending to young Black Children that deal with enough on a day to day basis…. This is not helping us rise above racism, it is not acceptable and we are not IGNORANT!!!
141.
essie
Thursday, February 14, 2008 /
i still dont get why solange gets to pose for shit like this……she’s a nobody. just somebodys sister. next!
142.
My 2 Cents
Thursday, February 14, 2008 /
I swear if Lil mama came out & admitted she was a dude I would NOT be surprised
143.
» NEW MUSIC: NAS - “BE A NIGGER TOO” // 'CONCRETELOOP.COM' 'GLOW IN THE DARK'
Monday, April 21, 2008 /
[...] new album was going to be entitled, Nigger. The rapper (along with his wife Kelis) showed up to the Grammy’s back in February promoting the album under heavy scrutiny. But with the release of this new track, are people [...]
COMMENT PAGES: « 1 [2] Show All