Eve was simply introduced with a Grammy Award for a tune from 27 years in the past!
The 47-year-old rapper was introduced with a Grammy trophy whereas attending the 2026 Recording Academy Honors introduced by The Black Music Collective on Thursday (January 29) in Los Angeles.
The pre-Grammys occasion was additionally attended by Recording Academy president Harvey Mason Jr.who determined to provide Eve a Grammy to proper a earlier unsuitable.
Eve was beforehand uncredited for her work on the tune “You Obtained Me” by The Rootswhich received the Finest Rap Efficiency by a Duo or Group on the 2000 Grammys. Since she wasn’t credited on the time, she didn’t obtain a trophy for her work.
“After we just lately discovered in regards to the story, it was actually easy,” Mason stated on the occasion (through THR). “We wanted to make it proper, and it was an opportunity for us to make it proper. So tonight, the Recording Academy is right here to supply a much-deserved respect and recognition.”
Eve stated in her acceptance speech, “That is truly for little Eve from Philly, the little woman who cherished to put in writing rhymes and simply needed to be within the enterprise,” she said. “I’m actually, actually grateful to be on this room with all of you right here, the entire greats, individuals who impressed me, my friends… I keep in mind when y’all referred to as me — I used to be a little bit tipsy, I had just a few martinis out with a pal — and I sort of was like, ‘wow, what’s yours by no means can miss you, even 30 years later.’ So I’m actually grateful for this.”
A significant star made his comeback to the stage on the similar occasion!