'Sam [Smith] graciously wanted me to accept this award because I'm the first transgender woman to win this award,' Kim Petras said after winning best pop duo/group performance at the Grammys.
, becoming what's believed to be the first transgender woman to win music's top honor.
"Sam graciously wanted me to accept this award because I'm the first transgender woman to win this award," Petras said during her acceptance speech. "Sam, you are a true angel and hero in my life. I love you." Aside from Smith, Petras also took a moment to give a shoutout to some of her musical heroes, including Madonna and the late Sophie, a trans electronic producer and DJ who died in 2021.
"Thank you so much for your inspiration, Sophie," Petras said."I adore you, and your inspiration will forever be in my music."
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