Lady Gaga sparks confusion with Grammy performance as fans label her unusual movements 'possessed'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lady Gaga made her highly anticipated return to the Grammy stage with Bruno Mars, performing a heartfelt rendition of 'California Dreamin’ to honor those affected by California’s devastating wildfires.
The performance, meant to be a moving tribute at the 67th Grammy Awards, took an unexpected turn when Gaga’s dance movements appeared erratic and unusual, leaving fans both intrigued and confused.
KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Bruno Mars e Lady Gaga quebrando tudo durante performance de Charli xcx. pic.twitter.com/vbwAW9mLTY
— Bruno Mars Access (@BrunoMarsAccess) February 3, 2025
Fans left divided by Lady Gaga's unconventional performance
Social media platforms buzzed with speculation, with some questioning Lady Gaga's well-being.
While some fans celebrated the tribute and the Grammy win, others remained fixated on Gaga’s stage movements.
One fan on X wrote, "Lady Gaga music is really good when she’s lowkey possessed by the devil, good for her good for her." Another commented, "Gaga was literally POSSESSED by the lady in red in ABRACADABRA." A user penned, "Who possessed Lady Gaga."
lady gaga music is really good when she’s lowkey possessed by the devil, good for her good for her
— that one bihh who dont play about LOTR (@mischiefseries) February 3, 2025
Gaga was literally POSSESSED by the lady in red in ABRACADABRA https://t.co/tjWMXhQFjO
— 👹MAYHEM 7 MARCH👹 (@GagaGroupPage) February 3, 2025
"Am I the only one or does Lady Gaga seem a bit… possessed or mentally ill… or both. Both can be true at the same time," a netizen opined. Someone tweeted, "Lady gaga been possessed by a spirit living in a victorian doll." One remarked, "Y’all i’m OBSESSED with abracadabra by lady gaga i’m about to levitate off of my bed like a possessed child in the 1920s."
Am I the only one or does Lady Gaga seem a bit… possessed or mentally ill… or both.
— LoriCam (@LoriCam9) February 3, 2025
Both can be true at the same time🤷♀️
lady gaga been possessed by a spirit living in a victorian doll
— ✦✧ kayla ✦✧ (@babyygirlrry) February 3, 2025
y’all i’m OBSESSED with abracadabra by lady gaga i’m about to levitate off of my bed like a possessed child in the 1920s
— chels ⭐️ #TeamSuzieToot (@TJELSE) February 3, 2025
Lady Gaga's celebrated win despite the confusion
Despite the reactions to their performance, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars enjoyed a major victory as they took home the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'Die with a Smile.'
During his acceptance speech, Mars, 40, expressed immense gratitude for the collaboration, stating, "I’m so honored to be a part of this song with you. I truly believe God gave us this song to sing together."
Gaga reciprocated the admiration, calling Mars "a musician for the ages."
Lady Gaga's heartfelt speech and tribute
Lady Gaga's speech took an emotional turn as she acknowledged her fiance, Michael Polansky, thanking him for his unwavering support.
She then used her moment on stage to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly emphasizing the visibility of transgender individuals, according to The Express.
"Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up," she proclaimed, earning a standing ovation from the audience.
Concluding her speech, she stated, "Music is love. Thank you."
Other nominees under Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category included Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift for 'Us', Beyonce and Post Malone for 'LEVII’S JEANS', Charli XCX and Billie Eilish for 'Guess', and Ariana Grande, Brandy, and Monica for 'The Boy Is Mine.'
Story behind Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' collaboration
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ Grammy-winning song 'Die with a Smile' stemmed from a spontaneous studio session.
Gaga recalled how their collaboration unfolded, explaining, "Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about working together."
"One night, while I was finishing my album in Malibu, he invited me to his studio to hear something he was working on," she shared.
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That impromptu session ultimately led to their chart-topping hit.
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