J.Lo is headed to the Grammys.
According to the folks over at RapUp, the global superstar will take the stage at Sunday’s show as part of a tribute to Motown Records, celebrating the label’s 60th anniversary. A commercial promoting the performance aired on CBS on Monday (Feb. 4).
While she has never won a Grammy, J.Lo has been nominated for two including Best Dance Recording in 2000 (“Waiting for Tonight”) and again in the same category in 2001 (“Let’s Get Loud”).
Though she’s no stranger to the Grammy’s stage, many people have expressed confusion over JLo’s involvement in the Motown tribute. Yes, she’s one of the world’s biggest entertainers, but she’s not exactly the first artist you think of when hear “Motown”—a record label that was home to legendary black acts like The Jackson 5, The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. Per usual, the internet held nothing back when it came to voicing their concern over the choice of Lopez for the tribute. Check out some of those reactions below. What do you guys think? Are you here for Lopez’s tribute?
The 2019 Grammys will air this Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS.
I have questions. https://t.co/UqkqAZzRV5
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) February 5, 2019
Why is jlo doing a Motown tribute #grammys #jlo pic.twitter.com/6RxPxCHF04
— TiiL (@MzTeel) February 5, 2019
JLo doing a Motown Tribute is peak of a messed up Black History Month.
— malayjha. (@malaylayxo) February 5, 2019
I like Jennifer Lopez but she don’t need to be doing a Motown tribute,who signed off on that
— TMONEY$$ (@darealdroboy) February 5, 2019
JLo is doing a Motown tribute at the #Grammys2019 ?
I love you girl but…. pic.twitter.com/FVlYgRim6L
— .charles 💫 (@charlesdewayne4) February 5, 2019
I don’t need to hear Jennifer Lopez butcher ANY Motown song. What the actual fuck? The ancestors are infuriated
— chocolate giddyup 🐎 (@clarkconquers) February 5, 2019
