Unholy

Cruz was responding to a clip of Sam Smith at the Grammys posted by podcaster Liz Wheeler, who said: "Demons are teaching your kids to worship Satan."

"I personally grew up wondering about religion and wanting to be a part of it, but then slowly realizing it doesn't want me to be a part of it. Yeah, you did warn me about Hollywood." I could throw up." In the press room following the performance, Petras elaborated on the performance: "I think a lot of people, honestly, have kind of labeled what I stand for and what Sam stands for as religiously not cool. "This…is…evil," commented Cruz, a Republican, of the performance in a tweet Sunday. Ted Cruz denounced the Grammys as "evil" in a tweet on Sunday.

Sam Smith and Kim Petras' "Unholy" Grammys set is called "Satanic" and "evil" by conservatives, including Ted Cruz.

During the ceremony on Sunday Another added some conspiracy-baiting into the mix, [saying](https://twitter.com/robbystarbuck/status/1622450108641021953) Madonna (who introduced the performance) [ looked like a statue](https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2023/january/nyc-elevates-horned-statue-paying-homage-to-rbg-and-abortion-critics-say-it-looks-satanic) erected in New York City that conservatives have called “satanic” as well. “I know we on the right probably use the word satanic too often but this performance from Sam Smith is literally a tribute to Satan,” [wrote](https://twitter.com/ben_kew/status/1622451517759315969) one viewer. 5), [Sam Smith](http://billboard.com/artist/sam-smith) and [Kim Petras](http://billboard.com/artist/kim-petras) offered a rousing [performance](https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/sam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-2023-grammys-1235213311/) of their hit single “ [Unholy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq9gPaIzbe8&ab_channel=SamSmithVEVO),” in which Petras performed alongside drag stars Violet Chachki and Gottmik dressed in devil costumes, while Smith was in a bright red top hat with devil horns sticking out from it for the final chorus. “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,” she said during her speech, especially thanking the late SOPHIE for her constant support. “Everyone who believed in me to this point, I love you so much.”

Brought onto the stage by Madonna, Smith started the song in red leather surrounded by a crew of dancers. The camera then turned to Petras, who was seen dancing ...

The track is off of Smith’s newest record “Gloria” released in January. Brought onto the stage by Madonna, Smith started the song in red leather surrounded by a crew of dancers. Sam Smith and Kim Petras brought the heat for a live performance of the Grammy-winning track “Unholy” during

"Unholy" collaborators Sam Smith and Kim Petras went for a red-hot coordinated fashion moment on the Grammys 2023 red carpet, joined by Gottmik and Violet ...

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/maemurrayxo/status/1619996988111720448?s=20&t=t1d_lHLyQ1Tyz9ZaWLut1w) in response. [took the stage](https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/bad-bunny-mary-j-blige-more-to-perform-at-grammys-2023/) during the Grammys for a fiery performance of “Unholy” that polarized viewers; conservative types (including Texas Sen. [Added](https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1620004014531448833?s=20&t=t1d_lHLyQ1Tyz9ZaWLut1w) author Owen Jones, “Sex has always been a running theme in modern pop music, and music videos often flaunt it. “If Sam Smith were thin, cis, and straight, they wouldn’t be ridiculed for how they present and dress. If Harry Styles wore the same fits on a magazine cover, y’all would be screaming YAS QUEEN. [on the Grammys 2023 red carpet](https://pagesix.com/2023/02/05/grammys-2023-live-red-carpet-all-the-celebrity-outfits/) Sunday.

Sam Smith & his duet partner, Kim Petras, joined forces on Sunday (Feb. 5) for a performance of their hit song, "Unholy."

LL COOL J will be on hand to introduce the segment and give a dedication to hip hop. This fan-favorite was released in September and reached the top spot on the charts. The coveted awards ceremony also streamed live and on demand via Paramount+. For a full list of winner, visit Sam graciously wanted me to accept this award because I’m the first transgender woman to win this award,” she began. The fiery appearance served as a follow-up to Smith and Petras being crowned winners for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. It’s cool to be in the same category as those artists that I really look up to.” “SOPHIE especially, my friend who passed away two years ago who told me this would happen and always believed in me. The audience’s gaze was reverted back to Smith who fully embraced his character with a devil-horn hat. “Sam, I love you so much, and this song has been such an incredible, incredible journey for me, and Sam has been a supporter of mine for so long. 5) for a performance of their hit song, “Unholy.” As he pointed towards the main stage, Petras appeared trapped in a cage as she took over the next verse.