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Internet furious after Annie Lennox's live Grammys performance 'cut off' over singer's plea for ceasefire in Gaza

Annie Lennox paid heartfelt tribute to Sinead O'Connor at Grammys 2024

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Annie Lennox became the first artist at Grammys 2024 to address the Gaza ceasefire. After her memorial performance, the songwriter took a moment to address the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

She mentioned Artist for Ceasefire in her statement while paying an emotional ode to Sinead O'Connor. As she called for a Gaza Ceasefire in her statement, CBS cut the political activist's mic. This left people on the internet furious.

One tweeted, "Annie Lennox covering Sinead O’Connor then yelling out for a CEASEFIRE at the end of her performance." Another slammed Grammys, "Can’t believe the Grammys just cut off Annie Lennox for calling for a ceasefire during her performance…thank you Annie for using your platform! shame on you recording academy #Grammys." 

One shocked viewer tweeted, "holy s**t did @CBS just cut from Annie Lennox and cut her mic because she called for #CEASEFIRE_NOW while Sinead’s photo was up." Another wrote, "Annie Lennox is the GOAT. Calling for a #ceasefire live on the #Grammys."

Another slammed Grammys, "I'm operating under the knowledge that the #GRAMMYs are out of touch. The fact just one artist, Annie Lennox has called for a ceasefire confirms that fact. But Annie is never out of touch. Thank you Annie." 

Another wrote, "Annie Lennox making a strong political statement during her tribute to Sinead O’Connor is honestly the best thing she could have done to celebrate the artist and activist Sinead was!"

Annie Lennox pays tribute to Sinead O'Connor at Grammys 2024

Paying an emotional tribute to Sinead O'Connor, Annie performed 'Nothing Compares 2 U'. Annie chose the particular song as it was a No 1 hit, written by the Irish singer-songwriter Sinead.

'Drink Before the War' singer was best known for her 'Nothing Compares 2 U' track because of her heavy vocals and penetrating notes, accompanied by emotional notes.

How did Sinead O'Connor die?

Sinead died of natural causes in July 2023 at the age of 56. The Irish music icon was found unresponsive in her London home. 

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time," Sinead's family said to CBS. Ahead of the death, Sinead was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Has Annie Lennox signed for Gaza ceasefire?

Yes, Annie is one of the dozen artists who have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden. Along with others, she is using her voice to speak against the war.

Artists for Ceasefire is a collection of musicians, actors, and advocates who have come together "in response to the humanitarian crisis" unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine. They urge to administration to "honor all of the lives in the Holy Land and call for and facilitate a ceasefire without delay, put an end to the bombing of Gaza, and the safe release of hostages."