Janelle Monáe delivered a performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The 39-year-old Grammy-nominated artist joined a lineup of renowned entertainers in a special tribute to the late Quincy Jones, who was honored during the ceremony’s in memoriam segment. Jones, a legendary producer and composer, passed away last November at the age of 91.

Monáe and Stevie Wonder headlined the tribute, with Monáe taking the stage to perform Michael Jackson’s hit “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough,” one of the many classics produced by Jones. She captivated the audience not only with her vocals but also by incorporating some of Jackson’s signature dance moves, including the iconic moonwalk.

ONLINE REACTIONS

Some fans were not impressed by Monae’s performance and let social media know.

Me watching Janelle Monae perform Michael Jackson #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/WrTePwWnbT

— Foxx (@0nlyFoxx) February 3, 2025

MJ watching Janelle Monae do him dirty at the #Grammys pic.twitter.com/ZjjA9mgQ2N

— ✌️ (@plugppl) February 3, 2025

All facts !! He would have been great.

— LaCienega Boulevardez (@MissDeja6) February 3, 2025

It was so bad it was disrespectful to both Quincy Jones and Micheal Jackson. Usher and Chris Brown are right here and ready!

— Paige Stewart (@NewsFromRedLips) February 3, 2025

This tribute was an epic fail. Where was Tevin Campbell, Tamia and Patti Austin?

— Emmanuel Parks (@RanEmmanuel) February 3, 2025

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
ABSOLUTELY NOT pic.twitter.com/GV5GhRe1HU

— monica 🇵🇸 (@monicontenda) February 3, 2025

You people are so harsh!!! Come on, she did a great job. If you have nothing good to say, don’t say anything at all.

— Bernadette Hiser (@beehis50) February 3, 2025

Have to be on top of those notes… she knew in rehearsal she didn’t have it!! That was she did all the extra goofy stuff. 😂😂

— LEVII’S DAUGHTER (@Mauri_No_O) February 3, 2025

Janelle Monae that shit was so pitchy and clumsy!! #GRAMMYs #Grammys2025 pic.twitter.com/WN2SHAwfcz

— LEVII’S DAUGHTER (@Mauri_No_O) February 3, 2025

Me watching this Janelle Monáe performance: pic.twitter.com/Usyaxsxl8V

— Tommy Strawn (@GymiHNDRXX) February 3, 2025

by the way her singing was shit and the dancing too, there’s no way in hell i’m applauding that pic.twitter.com/XhZdZxJ4of

— esposa do mj (@mjismyall) February 3, 2025

Earlier in the evening, Monáe was spotted on the red carpet posing alongside her Harriet co-star Cynthia Erivo, who also participated in the tribute.

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During the live performance Monae did a whole set for the city and paid homage to the iconic Michael Jackson and his brothers, The Jacksons, while honoring James Brown. During a rendition of “Hot in Herre” by Nelly at a Grammys afterparty with Anderson .Paak, Monáe blasted the rapper for performing at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

In an expletive-laced remix of the lyrics, Monáe accused Nelly of having “sold out” and calling him a “fool.”

them folks were in their jamming trying to have a good time; and here she go. and notice she ain’t say nothing about Snoop.

political bulling needs to stop on both sides but we not ready for that conversation i guess.

— dustin_jamerson (@DustinJamerson) February 3, 2025