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'Satanic worship on live TV': Internet divided over Sam Smith and Kim Petras' performance at Grammys 2023

Sam Smith emerged from a circle of dancers whereas Kim Petras remained inside a cage during their performance of 'Unholy'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sam Smith and Kim Petras performed 'Unholy' at the 65th edition of Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 5. The duo performed the song soon after winning the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. During the acceptance speech, Petras, the first trans woman to win the prize paid tribute to the late artist Sophie for inspiring her.

The duo was introduced by Madonna before their performance. Sam was seen evolving from a group of dancers whereas Petras performed from inside a cage. They also performed 'Unholy' last week at 'Saturday Night Live'. 

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Petras also added in her acceptance speech, “Sam graciously wanted me to accept this award because I’m the first transgender woman to win this award. I want to thank all the incredible transgender legends before me who kicked these doors open. Sophie, my friend who passed away two years ago, who told me this would happen and always believed in me. Thank you so much for you inspiration, Sophie. I adore you, and your inspiration will forever be in my music, " as per Variety. 

What did the duo wear to Grammy Awards 2023? 

Smith and Petras turned heads at the gala event in their all red outfit along with their group. They carried the same theme with the whole arena in red lights with flames bursting in the background. Though Kim was seen singing from a cage, the singer performed with whips, chains, and devil horns. During the performance, Smith donned a Satanic horn hat and many of the dancers also carried the same. 

'Pure Evil'

The Internet quickly reacted to their performance. The duo certainly turned heads, but it seems like the Internet is having a mixed reaction. However, while a few believe the duo "served it," a few think the act was "pure evil." A user claimed, "This is so amazing." Another said, "THIS WAS SO F***G POWERFUL. OVER THE MOON FOR YOU." While a third added, "Good, they finally did a good performance of it." A proud fan wrote, "MY GOD IM SO PROUD IM CRYING." "THEY SERVED," read a tweet. 

However, on the other hand, a user asked, "What’s the next performance going to be? A live sacrifice? Can we relax with this." A user stated, "What in the actual f**k is this? They aren’t even hiding anymore." Another wrote, "All I’m saying is they did not eat for performing some satanic worship on live TV." A user wrote, "Pure evil!." "Demonic," added a user. A user slammed stating, "What an ugly garbage performance. Michael Jackson, Aretha and Elvis are rolling over what pop music has become." 

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