Bruno Mars and Cardi B brought serious style and energy to their performance of “Finesse” on Sunday night (Jan. 28) at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
As one of the evening’s most eagerly awaited moments, Mars and Cardi turned the Grammys stage into a vibrant homage to their “In Living Color”-inspired music video. The set featured retro 90s outfits and a giant “Finesse” sign glowing behind them.
A clever Twitter user noted that Cardi’s outfit made her look like a Hot Dog on a Stick employee, sparking laughs online.
The performance opened with Cardi delivering a solo verse, followed by Bruno and the Hooligans, who impressed the crowd with a quick dance break midway through. Cardi then returned to the stage, and the duo finished the number together. This marked the first time Cardi B ever performed on the main stage of an awards ceremony.
Watch Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s 2018 Grammys performance here:
Cardi B was nominated for two Grammys but unfortunately did not win either. Bruno Mars, on the other hand, took home all seven awards he was nominated for: Song of the Year (“That’s What I Like”), Best R&B Song (“That’s What I Like”), Best R&B Album (24K Magic), Best R&B Performance (“That’s What I Like”), Record of the Year (“24K Magic”), Album of the Year (24K Magic), and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (24K Magic).
