Kim Petras

On Sunday, Kim Petras became the first transgender woman to win a Grammy Award, after she and Sam Smith won the Best Pop Duo/Group award for "Unholy."

“It’s a take on not being able to choose religion and not being able to live the way that people might want you to live. “I got a Grammy for making music with my friend, and that’s the best feeling in the world. And I love you and everyone who made the song too. “I grew up next to a highway in Germany,” she said. [LGBTQ](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/lgbtq/) history was made at the 2023 [Grammy Awards](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/grammy-awards/). “Sophie especially, my friend who passed away two years ago, told me this would happen and always believed in me,” she said.

It's been four years since singer Kim Petras last visited our shores, performing at the 2019 Sydney Mardi Gras. She has fond memories of that visit – namely ...

And I was just going on and on and on and on,” she said. “I’m really glad that she did that … “I’m so lucky. Then we met at Mardi Gras, and it was very camp,” Petras told me in the latest episode of news.com.au’s I was pretending you were my friend when I was a kid. It was the craziest thing ever.

Kim Petras and Sam Smith won the 2023 Grammy Award for pop duo/group performance for their hit collaboration, 'Unholy.'

“It’s the best feeling in the world.” Been here from the start and your journey is so inspiring. Petras also lauded her duet partner, Smith, and revealed how their Grammy-winning collaboration came to be. We ain’t going no where, I t’s only up from here!! I love you.” “My friend who passed away two years ago told me this would happen and always believed in me.

The German pop singer, who accepted the award with Sam Smith for “Unholy,” announced that she was the first transgender woman to win a Grammy in the best ...

“Sophie, especially, my friend who passed away two years ago, who told me this would happen and always believed in me,” Petras said. Sophie received a Grammy nomination in 2018 for “Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides” in the best dance electronic/album category. 1 hit in the United States and captured listeners with “

Kim Petras says she just became the first openly transgender woman to win a Grammy for best pop duo/group performance. She won the category at the 2023 ...

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Petras, who paid tribute to the late artist Sophie in her acceptance speech, is the first trans woman to win the award.

[Love Goes](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/sam-smith-love-goes/). [Sam Smith](https://pitchfork.com/artists/31101-sam-smith/) and [Kim Petras](https://pitchfork.com/artists/kim-petras/) have won [the 2023 Grammy Award](https://pitchfork.com/topics/grammys/) for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. During the acceptance speech, Smith let their collaborator take the microphone.

Petras, who shares the Grammy for "Unholy" with Sam Smith, thanked the late producer Sophie and LGBTQ ally Madonna in her acceptance speech for best pop ...

Petras isn’t the first trans performer to win a Grammy, but she’s one of the most visible winners. She also thanked Madonna for supporting LGBTQ rights and her mother for supporting her transition. [ viral hit “Unholy.”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq9gPaIzbe8) Smith ceded the stage to Petras to deliver an acceptance speech as the first trans woman to win in the category.

Kim Petras accepts the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance as the first transgender woman in the category.

“And everyone who believed in me to this point, I love you so much. In addition to thanking musicians, Petras thanked her mother for her support throughout her journey as a transgender woman and an aspiring musician, “I grew up next to a highway in nowhere, Germany. And everyone who made the song, I love you guys so much,” graciously concluded Petras. Petras follows Wendy Carlos as the second-ever transgender woman to win a Grammy, following Carlos’ three wins in 1969. Smith sat back while Petras accepted the award, giving her the spotlight as the first transgender woman to win in the category. I adore you, and your inspiration will forever be in my music.

I just want to thank all the incredible transgender legends before me who kicked these doors open for me so I could be here tonight. Advertisement. “SOPHIE ...

Blige](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/mary-j-blige), [Steve Lacy](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/steve-lacy), [Lizzo](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/lizzo), Petras, Smith, [Stevie Wonder](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/stevie-wonder), and more. A special performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop will also be held, featuring [LL Cool J](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/ll-cool-j), [Big Boi](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/big-boi), [Busta Rhymes](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/busta-rhymes), [De La Soul](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/de-la-soul), [Missy Elliott](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/missy-elliott), and many others. Trevor Noah will host the 2023 Grammys, marking his third consecutive year helming the event. “I grew up next to a highway in nowhere Germany and my mother believed me that I was a girl and I wouldn’t be here without her and her support,” Petras said. [Kacey Musgraves](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/kacey-musgraves), [Sheryl Crow](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/sheryl-crow), Bonnie Raitt and [Migos](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/migos)’ [Quavo](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/quavo). [Beyoncé](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/beyonce), [Kendrick Lamar](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/kendrick-lamar), [Adele](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/adele) and [Harry Styles](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/harry-styles) led the nominations. “SOPHIE especially, my friend who passed away two years ago who told me this would happen and always believed in me. I just want to thank all the incredible transgender legends before me who kicked these doors open for me so I could be here tonight. Thank you so much for your inspiration, SOPHIE. [Madonna](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/madonna) “for fighting for LGBTQ rights” and her mother. [Sam Smith](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/sam-smith) for their hit collaboration ‘Unholy’. [Kim Petras](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/kim-petras) paid tribute to [SOPHIE](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/sophie) at the 2023 Grammys tonight (February 5) as she became the first transgender woman to win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Kim Petras is the first trans woman to win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her song “Unholy” with Sam Smith, and used her speech to shout out her late ...

“I just want to thank all the incredible transgender legends before me who kicked these doors open before me so I could be here tonight,” Petras said. “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 your inspiration, SOPHIE. Suddenly,

Kim Petras has paid tribute to legendary producer SOPHIE in her acceptance speech during the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

[big winners of this year’s Grammy Awards](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/grammy-award-winners-2023/). [Kim Petras ](https://musicfeeds.com.au/feeds/kim-petras)has paid tribute to groundbreaking producer [SOPHIE](http://musicfeeds.com.au/feeds/sophie) in her acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards. Petras won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance alongside [Sam Smith](https://musicfeeds.com.au/feeds/sam-smith) for their collaboration ‘Unholy’. She also thanked Madonna for “fighting for LGBTQ rights”, adding that she wouldn’t be here without the legendary New York pop star. “[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 your inspiration, SOPHIE. “I just want to thank all the incredible transgender legends before me who kicked these doors open for me so I could be here tonight.”

Kim Petras, who performed on Sam Smith's "Unholy," made Grammys history when she became the first transgender woman to win best pop duo or group.

"All these years are going through my head of people saying I would be a niche artist and my music would only be played in gay clubs," Petras said. The video has sparked strong reactions on Twitter, where users have attacked and defended the singer. "I grew up next to a highway in nowhere-Germany, and my mother believed that I was a girl," Petras said. "I adore you, and your inspiration will forever be in my music." "Sam has been a special friend and supporter of mine," Petras said. "Sam, you are a true angel and hero in my life.

“Sam graciously wanted me to accept this because I'm the first transgender woman to win this award,” Petras said to loud cheers and applause from the crowd at ...

(Electronic music composer Wendy Carlos, won multiple Grammys as a trans woman 50-some years ago.) Robinson returned to present the Grammy for best duo/group performance, which went to Sam Smith and Kim Petras for “Unholy.” Robinson, 82, then arrived on stage to sing his own hit, “Tears of a Clown,” as Gordy, 93, looked on.

Smith and Petras won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance earlier in the evening, and Petras gave an emotional speech. “Sam graciously wanted me to ...

While Petras hid underneath Smith’s fluffy pink dress during part of the duo’s “SNL” performance two weeks ago, the two came on stage together to perform their massive hit. “Sam graciously wanted me to accept this award because I’m the first transgender woman to win this award,” she said, to cheers and many of the musicians in the crowd giving her a standing ovation. As two queer musicians, the duo has set a historical precedent for the LGBTQ community, after reaching No. “It’s a take on not being able to choose religion,” she said. [Sam Smith](https://variety.com/t/sam-smith/) just outdid their recent [“Saturday Night Live” performance](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1540253&isjs=1&jv=15.3.0-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2023%2Fmusic%2Fnews%2Fsam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-grammys-1235510990%2F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.swiftype.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Fpublic%2Fanalytics%2Fpc%3Fengine_key%3D1byyzyzxQM-Y595mXFkG%26doc_id%3D63d17322196a677427c43180%26_st_url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fvariety.com%252F2023%252Fmusic%252Fnews%252Fsharon-stone-saturday-night-live-sam-smith-snl-1235502149%252F%26q%3Dsam%2520smith&xs=1&xtz=480&xuuid=491ffe382957057093188079c28d1fb4&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu+%5B2%5D) with “ [Unholy](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1540253&isjs=1&jv=15.3.0-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2023%2Fmusic%2Fnews%2Fsam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-grammys-1235510990%2F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.swiftype.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Fpublic%2Fanalytics%2Fpc%3Fengine_key%3D1byyzyzxQM-Y595mXFkG%26doc_id%3D638a2590196a67a1e1a2a332%26_st_url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fvariety.com%252F2022%252Fmusic%252Fnews%252Fsam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-hitmakers-innovators-of-the-year-1235446522%252F%26q%3Dsam%2520smith&xs=1&xtz=480&xuuid=491ffe382957057093188079c28d1fb4&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu+%5B2%5D)” collaborator [Kim Petras](https://variety.com/t/kim-petras/) in a horror movie-inspired performance of the smash hit. Smith also donned a satanic top hat, as huge flames heated up the stage.

The popstar won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Unholy with Sam Smith, becoming the first trans woman to win this award.

Listen back to an International Women’s Day [tribute mix to SOPHIE curated by Abyss X](https://crackmagazine.net/article/mixprofile/international-womens-day-sophie-by-abyss-x/) below. Kim Petras made history at the Grammy Awards last night (5 February), becoming the first trans woman to win the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. SOPHIE, especially, my friend who passed away two years ago, who told me this would happen and always believed in me.

Kim Petras and Sam Smith won the Grammy Award for pop duo/group performance for their song 'Unholy'. Petras made history as the first out trans woman to win ...

[starobserver.com.au](http://www.starobserver.com.au) daily. There were other queer moments during the show. Petras gave a shout-out to her mother. [#Grammy]winner Kim Petras on the religious inspiration behind her award show performance, “It’s a take on not being able to choose religion. Sophie, also known as Sophie Xeon, was a trailblazing trans musician and producer, who in 2018 became the first trans woman to be nominated for a Grammy or best dance/electronic album for her debut album Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-insides. Petras made history as the first out trans woman to win a Grammy.