Alicia Keys began her opening monologue by bringing out an iconic cast of women, including former first lady Michelle Obama. Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jennifer Lopez joined as well to share what music has done for them over the years.
“They said I was weird. That my look, my choices, my sound, that it wouldn’t work. But music told me not to listen to them,” Lady Gaga said to the cheering crowd.
Lopez added that music gave her “a reason to dance” and brought her the success she has today.
Obama barely got a word in before the audience erupted in applause. The former first lady paused before dropping some wisdom on the crowd.
Watch the iconic moment in its entirety below.
Obama posted a photo of the historic group on Instagram after her surprise appearance, writing that she was “thrilled” to share the stage with such amazing women.
People on Twitter, obviously, freaked out over Obama’s appearance at the Grammys.
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