A Clip Of Sam Smith’s Performance Of ‘Unholy’ At The Grammys Tagged By Critics To Be Evil & Promoting Satan (pics & video)
Sam Smith’s hit song ‘Unholy,’ which features German artist Kim Petras, has garnered controversy since the song’s release in September 2022, and that’s only continued since his performance at the Grammy Awards.
The lyrics, music video, and subsequent live performances of the song have been called by some critics, including Senator Ted Cruz, as “evil”, with the references to hell and the devil attracting critics.
The 2023 Grammy Awards performance of the controversial song was introduced by Madonna, an artist that is no stranger to controversy herself.
“Here’s what I’ve learned after four decades in music — if they call you shocking, scandalous, troublesome, problematic, provocative or dangerous, you’re definitely on to something,” Madonna said before introducing Smith and Petras.
The performance saw all performers and backup dancers decked out in red, with Smith sporting a red top hat with devil horns, red latex leggings, and platform heels.
Petras performed her portion of the song in a cage, with renowned drag stars Violet Chachki, and Gottmik dressed as devils with whips dancing outside the cage. The drag duo also appeared in the song’s official music video.
