In one of the best performances of the 2017 Grammys, A Tribe Called Quest went for full inclusion and all-out resistance, performing the political hit single “We The People.”
Tribe just saved the #GRAMMYs
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) February 13, 2017
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The band was joined onstage by a chorus of multi-ethnic people dressed like refugees, Busta Rhymes, and Consequence. For his part, Busta called Donald Trump “President Agent Orange.”
A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes and Anderson .Paak deliver politically charged performance at the #GRAMMYs https://t.co/NrDeSEvovh pic.twitter.com/hsEUCKRwF8
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 13, 2017
Anderson .Paak’s “xxx” was cut into the performance, showcasing the young artist doing his Phil Collins/Don Henley take, as he simultaneously sang and played drums.
Anderson .Paak on this Tribe set? pic.twitter.com/gPyu44nLk0
— Andscape (@andscape) February 13, 2017
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“Resist! Resist! Resist!,” exclaimed Q-Tip in closing.
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