“I have been wanting a Grammy since I used to be a child.”
Jazmine picked up her very first Grammy early within the present as “Decide Up Your Emotions” received for Greatest R&B Efficiency – it tied with Silk Sonic’s “Depart the Door Open.”
After which cheers rang out once more as Jazmine’s identify was introduced once more, this time for Greatest R&B Album. Her 2021 mission Heaux Tales beat out releases from fellow nominees H.E.R., Snoh Aalegra, Jon Baptiste, and Leon Bridges.
Heux Tales has been on repeat with my buddies and I…and my whole Twitter timeline, so this win felt like a win for all of us! Issa Rae cherished it a lot, Jazmine ended up making a deluxe version that includes the Insecure star.
“[Heaux Tales ended up being] a protected house for Black girls to inform their tales,” started Jazmine in her acceptance speech. “For us to be taught from one another, giggle with one another, and never be exploited.”
“Shout out to all Black girls who’re simply dwelling their lives and being stunning.”
Earlier than tonight, Jazmine had 12 Grammy nominations beneath her belt. In a while within the evening, Jazmine admitted that she nearly gave up on the thought of successful a Grammy.
“Not a number of issues matter with all that I’ve been by way of,” Jazmine advised Selection final month about what a Grammy win would imply to her. “I really feel as if I’ve all the time gotten acclaim from those that I care about and respect.”
Effectively, followers – myself included – couldn’t be happier for the singer/songwriter. Here is how they celebrated Jazmine’s win on Twitter:
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Here is to many extra wins!