Controversy: Satanism and sadism at the Grammys

Sam Smith and transgender artist Kim Petras gave a performance full of depraved and satanic themes. The song received an award.

The 65th Grammy Awards will be remembered for more than its historic moments in music, such as Beyoncé's record-setting night. Sam Smith, who defines himself as non-binary, and transgender artist Kim Petras provided with the most disturbing moment of the night. Both performed their song "Unholy," for which they surprisingly received the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The live performance featured stage and wardrobe designs based on satanic and sadomasochistic themes. The broadcast of this perversion ended with a sponsorship from the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.

The Recording Academy decided to award a song whose first verse is "Mummy don't know daddy's getting hot / At the body shop, doing something unholy." It dedicates phrases to the sexual practice of BDSM (sadomasochism, bondage and domination) and also refers to the brand Balenciaga, which published a controversial ad accused by some as being pedophilic, featuring children dressed in BDSM attire.

Prior to the gala, Smith, famous for composing and singing the soundtrack to the 007 saga film Spectre, noted that he imagined his performance would infuriate Christians.

After the performance, social media erupted against Smith and Petras for their performance and against the Grammys for awarding this depraved song and its aberrant performance.