“Labels, We Got You but Do You Got Us?” Chappell Roan’s Impassioned Grammys Speech Leaves Sabrina Carpenter in Tears

During her acceptance speech for Best New Artist, Chappell Roan urged record labels to offer “a livable wage and healthcare” for their artists. She shared the experience she had and the challenges she faced after being dropped from her label when she was a minor, leading to a lack of support as she struggled to make it as an artist.

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She found support from her fellow artists in the room. Benson Boone was one of the first to stand and applaud her as she gave her speech. Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii teared up as they listened to her passionate speech. Chappell Roan ended her speech with a hard-hitting question: “Labels, we got you. Do you got us?” When she left the stage, host Trevor Noah had nothing to say, letting Chappell’s words speak for themselves.

sabrina tearing up for chappell my girls

— grammy award winner sabrina carpenter (@DAMNSABRlNA) February 3, 2025

This was a big night for Chappell Roan, as it was her first GRAMMY Awards. She used her platform to call for change in the music industry, and found that many share her thoughts and grievances with the state of the music business.

One thing about Chappell Roan… she’s gonna speak her mind.

“Labels,we got you… Do you got us?”
That was real.
#GRAMMYs #Grammys2025 pic.twitter.com/6PJxkKh7Ep

— Mel ✨ (@melbrown00) February 3, 2025

Chappell Roan Dazzled the GRAMMYs Audience with “Pink Pony Club” Performance

Chappell Roan previously dazzled the audience with a performance of “Pink Pony Club.” She opened the song sitting astride a giant pink horse surrounded by rodeo clowns. She had the entire crowd on its feet and even had them singing the chorus along with her. A big night for Chappell made even more special.

Her performance had the internet in an uproar, with many fans applauding her from home and declaring it “one of the best grammy performances ever.” Another fan wrote, “her and Sabrina BROUGHT IT,” referencing Sabrina Carpenter’s earlier performance. Another person commented, “the way chappell gave us the best performance of the night AND the best acceptance speech too!! AN ARTIST.”

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