The Best Reactions (And, More Importantly, Memes) From the 2022 Grammys
And just like that, we have another Grammys in the books. Hosted by Trevor Noah in Las Vegas, this year's ceremony brought us incredible performances from BTS, Lil Nas X, Lady
Gaga, Billie Eilish, and more. It also delivered big wins for Silk Sonic, Olivia Rodrigo, and surprise Album of the Year winner Jon Batiste. As award season draws to a close with Sunday night's show, relive some of the event's best and buzziest moments through the internet's point of view. Below, some of the best reactions, tweets, and memes from the 2022 Grammy Awards.
The people went wild over BTS.
A moment of silence pls for how sexy Jimin looked ? #bts
— Tomás Mier (@Tomas_Mier) April 4, 2022
WE WILL NEED 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS TO RECOVER FROM THIS BTS X OLIVIA RODRIGO MOMENT. #GRAMMYspic.twitter.com/ZuWChWGS9o
— E! News (@enews) April 4, 2022
Okay, can we talk about @BTS_twt’s Grammy performance with Jung Kook’s entrance from the ceiling, V whispering in Olivia’s ear, Jin hacking everything, and that dance break? That took me right out! Sooooo good! #GRAMMYs
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) April 4, 2022
please put this on my grave #GRAMMYspic.twitter.com/O75Nr0BZaO
— ✨ (@_btsrkives) April 4, 2022
*silk sonic accepting an award*
jungkook: pic.twitter.com/bPS8EhWyg7
— octo? (slow) (@octoboogie) April 4, 2022
That moment between V and Olivia Rodrigo was especially buzzworthy. (What do we think he said to her???)
not to be dramatic but this is the most important thing that has ever happened to me pic.twitter.com/JbuKhw1dAF
— Kate Halliwell (@katehalliwell) April 4, 2022
And fans were not happy when the group were snubbed for their only nomination, for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
My face after the #scammys snubbed BTS again. pic.twitter.com/APMVMV7eu5
— *Mz_Shepherd* (@xo_Gorgeous_One) April 4, 2022
That’s fine cuz #BTS has 4 sold out shows right across the street #scammyspic.twitter.com/ysaEbajmKa
— scarlett (@talking2thejoon) April 4, 2022
Celebrations poured in for Jazmine Sullivan's long-awaited Grammy wins.
jazmine sullivan winning best r&b album is the most accurate win of the grammys so far idc
— alex (fan) (@userctrI) April 4, 2022
HEAUX TALES JUST GOT THAT GRAMMY BABY, BLACK WOMEN—and specifically Jazmine Sullivan—FOR THE WIN!!!
Nature is healing✨? #GRAMMYs
— Shanelle Genai✨ (@shanellegenai) April 4, 2022
Lenny Kravitz's fashion was a topic of conversation.
Lenny Kravitz in a going-out top and heeled boots like he’s gonna meet you at your ladies night in 2002 https://t.co/VPRKybCy66
— susan rinkunas (@sueonthetown) April 4, 2022
Lenny Kravitz stepping out with the Steve Madden boots every girl had in 2003 pic.twitter.com/YpoCHN5RLn
— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) April 4, 2022
Lenny Kravitz for Express would be such big aughts nostalgia energy. https://t.co/c4HchSYgnO
— ✍? roxana | ✊? zivar | ⚒️ hadadi (@roxana_hadadi) April 4, 2022
Meanwhile, Justin Bieber's oversized jacket was a meme waiting to happen.
we can't all be david byrne pic.twitter.com/GIeVsMZgMb
— internet baby (@kirkpate) April 3, 2022
— Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) April 4, 2022
There was a lot of love for Lil Nas X and his many outfits.
Me every time @LilNasX does literally anything #grammyspic.twitter.com/Sm7r487K90
— Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) April 4, 2022
Okay @LilNasX with the Dangerously in Love Album cover moment pic.twitter.com/5VdVR62T2N
— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) April 4, 2022
Also, let's just take a moment to appreciate Lil Nas' own tweets about the ceremony.
i’m either gonna win a grammy, go to a club, get drunk, and have sex with a random stranger or lose each grammy, go to a club, get drunk, and have sex with a random stranger
— MONTERO (@LilNasX) April 3, 2022
lost all my grammies so far. let’s celebrate that! pic.twitter.com/Hq2n86Gy1e
— MONTERO (@LilNasX) April 3, 2022
In more sentimental fashion news, Billie Eilish wore a T-shirt of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Billie performing with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on her shirt #Grammys ? pic.twitter.com/mytZiUNOoe
— ☁️ jordan peele fan ? (@THEH0RRORKID) April 4, 2022
billie in the taylor hawkins shirt ?
— brittany spanos (@ohheybrittany) April 4, 2022
Everything about this Billie Eilish performance is awesome: her Taylor Hawkins tribute T-shirt, her versatility (tender pop to ferocious rock!) and her sheer excitement at performing. The best. #GRAMMYs
— Annie Zaleski (@anniezaleski) April 4, 2022
Just a week after presenting at the Oscars, Gaga wowed us once again.
No one is as powerful as Lady Gaga is at an awards show
— Sam Stryker (@sbstryker) April 4, 2022
Lady Gaga helping SZA get on stage while Doja Cat is running back from the restroom to accept the Grammy pic.twitter.com/vEIKcfAbld
— Gaga Daily (@gagadaily) April 4, 2022
Lady Gaga is and will always be, the moment. We really witnessed her turn into a full blown legend. pic.twitter.com/9fk9BD56rw
— Joey Monda (@joey_monda) April 4, 2022
SZA's crutches fueled Twitter's curiosity.
Sza is currently in crutches after carrying RnB on her back with 0 #GRAMMYspic.twitter.com/wgU2X1fcGs
— Merlin ? (@merlin7dsins) April 4, 2022
Some viewers thought Luther Vandross made an appearance.
i looked TOO fast, thought that was Luther in the back. ??? https://t.co/pGrw6xCqCu
— Sneaky LinkedIn? (@kia_who) April 4, 2022
Not we all thought that was Luther Vandross ? https://t.co/Wi9JRAZucH
— Willem DAPHoe (@BigEsqBae) April 4, 2022
Jon Batiste gave us the perfect reaction gif when he won Album of the Year.
Jon Batiste reacting to winning Album of the Year at the #GRAMMYs ? caption this ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/tNeR7FlR82
— E! News (@enews) April 4, 2022
best WTF face from an Album of the Year winner since Kacey Musgraves pic.twitter.com/b2dtscAshV
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 4, 2022
And Doja Cat kept us entertained with some classic, epic behavior.
casually vaping at the grammys pic.twitter.com/ElpbsoUL7A
— doja's gallery (@dojasgallery) April 3, 2022
Doja Cat was in the bathroom when she won her first #GRAMMYs award.
“I have never taken a fastest piss in my life.” pic.twitter.com/0xQP14UAzZ
— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 4, 2022
Lil Nas X & Doja Cat at the 2022 #Grammyspic.twitter.com/cCKbhZQqRW
— ????? ⚜️ (@lilnasxmajor) April 4, 2022