Welcome to a nostalgic journey into the music world of the past decade! Even though it’s 2025, there’s no harm in reliving the magic of the 57th Annual Grammy Awards that took place on February 8, 2015. The event was a star-studded affair with music icons like Rihanna, Paul McCartney, and Kanye West gracing the stage. The highlight of the evening was the world debut performance of Rihanna’s single, “FourFiveSeconds,” featuring the aforementioned stars. This blog post will take you through the unforgettable moments of that night and the impact it had on the music industry.
Rihanna, Paul McCartney, and Kanye West at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards®
Music’s Biggest Night® — Hosted by LL Cool J
On February 8, 2015, seven-time GRAMMY® winner and nominee Rihanna delivered a world debut performance of her single, “FourFiveSeconds,” with fellow GRAMMY-winning collaborators Kanye West and Paul McCartney on the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. The performance marked Kanye West’s return to the GRAMMY stage six years, holding two current nominations. The legendary Paul McCartney, an 18-time GRAMMY winner, had received The Recording Academy®’s Lifetime Achievement both as a solo and as a member of the Beatles. This unforgettable night was hosted by the entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J.
Nominations and Performances
Seven-time GRAMMY winner Rihanna was nominated for Rap/Sung Collaboration for “The Monster” with Eminem. Kanye West, holding 21 GRAMMY wins, was up for two awards: Rap/Sung Collaboration (with Charlie Wilson) and Best Rap Song for “Bound 2.” The night was further lit up by performances from various nominees and GRAMMY winners such as AC/DC, Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga, Eric Church, Common with John Legend, Ariana Grande, and many more.
The Team Behind the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards were produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich was the executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz was the director, and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich were the writers.
Reliving those moments reminds us of the power of music and its ability to bring people together. #Music #GrammyAwards #MusicIndustry #Rihanna #FourFiveSeconds
