Beyoncé made history during the 2021 Grammy Awards by breaking the all-time record of most Grammy wins ever by a female artist and by any singer male or female.
The leading contender of the night snagged two honors early during the pre-ceremony - best rap performance for "Savage" with Megan Thee Stallion and best music video for "Brown Skin Girl." The singer's daughter Blue Ivy Carter made history as well with their "Brown Skin Girl" win by becoming the second youngest person to win a Grammy at 9 years old.
Later in the evening, Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion won best rap song for "Savage."
Last summer was major for the award-winning singer, with the Juneteenth release of "Black Parade," her work with Megan Thee Stallion on the "Savage" remix and her Black Is King film.
Beyoncé released "Black Parade" on Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. On the song, she sings about returning to the "motherland" and reminds herself that she can't forget about her history. All proceeds from the song go to BeyGOOD's Black Business Impact Fund, which benefits Black-owned businesses in need. Along with its release, Beyoncé unveiled a Black Parade digital platform, directing people to Black-owned businesses.
In addition to "Black Parade," which has four nominations, Beyoncé is up for best music film for her Disney+ summer release Black Is King and best music video for "Brown Skin Girl." She also has three nods for her work with Megan Thee Stallion for "Savage." Both "Black Parade" and "Savage" are up for record of the year.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.