The most decorated Grammys artist, Beyonce gave a special shout-out to the queer community while accepting her historic award during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.
After accepting the award for best dance/electronic music album for Renaissance, Beyonce gave an emotional speech thanking the queer community in particular.l for creating the genre.
The mother of three also thanked her family, her children, and her late uncle.
“Thank you so much,” she said as she began her acceptance speech. “I’m trying not to be too emotional.
“I’m trying to just receive this night. I want to thank God for protecting me. Thank you, God.
“I’d like to thank my Uncle Johnny, who’s not here. But he’s here in spirit. I’d like to thank my parents — my father, my mother, for loving me, and pushing me.
” I’d like to thank my beautiful husband, my beautiful three children who are at home watching.”
The “Cuff It” singer wrapped up her speech with a special shout-out to the queer community, to whom she gave credit for the dance/electronic music genre.
“I’d like to thank the queer community for your love, and for inventing this genre,” Beyoncé said. “God bless you. Thank you so much to the Grammys. Thank you.”
Beyoncé now holds the record for the most Grammy award wins at 32.
