West has said his new clothing line was influenced by the 2011 London riots, and the performance also had an urban-unrest feel, involving dozens of dancers and a giant flamethrower. He performed his raw, grime-influenced new song “All Day,” whose lyrics, peppered with expletives and the n-word, were muted for the show’s live TV broadcast. Smith was sultry and Sheeran was sensible, but West provided a dose of raw energy. The 22-year-old Smith won four Grammys earlier this month, including record of the year for “Stay With Me.”
“This shows I’m stepping in the right direction.” “Since I was a little kid I dreamed of people all over the world singing my songs,” Smith said.
Tousle-haired singer Sheeran won prizes for best British male solo artist and British album of the year, for “X.” Soulful crooner Smith won trophies for British breakthrough act and global success.
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