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Getty Images 1. Kendrick Lamar
After LL Cool J promised his performance would be “very controversial” Kendrick Lamar walked out as part of a chain gang to perform “The Blacker The Berry,” surrounded by flames, dancers, and prison cells. It was the most political and powerful moment of the night.
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Getty Images 2. Lionel Richie tribute:
John Legend had the audience swooning as he kicked off the star-studded tribute to Lionel Richie with “Easy” by Richie’s group The Commodores. Demi Lovato then took the stage with a fantastic rendition of Richie’s “Hello;” next was Luke Bryan‘s turn with “Penny Lover.”