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Pharrell's Grammys Performance Includes 'Hands Up Don't Shoot' Tribute

Pharrell's Grammys Performance Includes 'Hands Up Don't Shoot' Tribute
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Pharrell Williams paid tribute to the #BlackLivesMatter movement during the Grammys on Sunday night. While performing his hit song "Happy," Pharrell and his dancers (many of whom wore hoodies) held up their hands, mirroring the "Hands Up Don't Shoot" protest.

Williams won three Grammy awards before taking the stage on Sunday: Best Pop Solo Performance for "Happy," Best Urban Contemporary Album for his album, "Girl" and Best Music Video for "Happy." He tied with Beyonce and Sam Smith for most Grammy nominations this year, with six each.

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Premiere Of Universal Pictures' "Despicable Me" - Arrivals(01 of21)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 27: Musician Pharrell Williams arrives at the premiere of 'Despicable Me' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Member of American hip hop band "N.E.R.D(02 of21)
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Member of American hip hop band 'N.E.R.D.', Pharrell Williams, speaks during a press conference on October 5, 2010 prior to his concert on the stage of the Zenith in Paris. AFP PHOTO / ETIENNE LAURENT (Photo credit should read ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Trey Songz And N.E.R.D. Visit fuse's "A Different Spin With Mark Hoppus"(03 of21)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Recording artist Pharrell Williams of the group N.E.R.D. visits 'A Different Spin With Mark Hoppus' at the fuse Studios on September 28, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Katharina Harf Hosts DKMS' 5th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia Honoring Rihanna & Michael Clinton At Cipriani Wall Street(04 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: (L-R) Singer Rihanna, Pharrell Williams and COO DKMS Americas Katharina Harf attend the DKMS' 5th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia honoring Rihanna & Michael Clinton hosted by Katharina Harf at Cipriani Wall Street on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DKMS) (credit:Getty Images)
Kiehl's 160th Anniversary Celebration(05 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 18: Pharrell Williams attends Kiehl's 160th anniversary celebration at Kiehl's Flagship Store on May 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Dior Pop-Up Shop Featuring Anselm Reyle For Dior(06 of21)
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MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Musician Pharrell Williams visits the Dior pop-up shop featuring Anselm Reyle for Dior at Miami Design District on November 29, 2011 in Miami City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dior) (credit:Getty Images)
The Kingdom Of Morocco And Maybach Dinner In Celebration Of Art Basel With Maria And Bill Bell, Jeffrey Deitch And MOCA(07 of21)
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MIAMI BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 30: Pharrell Williams attends The Kingdom of Morocco and Maybach dinner in celebration of Art Basel with Maria and Bill Bell, Jeffrey Deitch and MOCA at Raleigh Hotel on November 30, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for HL Group) (credit:Getty Images)
Vanity Fair And Richard Mille Celebration Of Martin Scorsese In Support Of The Film Foundation(08 of21)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Musician Pharrell Williams attends the Vanity Fair and Richard Mille celebration of Martin Scorsese in support of The Film Foundation at Hotel Bel-Air on February 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for VF) (credit:Getty Images)
84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals(09 of21)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Musician Pharrell Williams arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soho House And Cecconi's At Frieze New York In Partnership With Bombay Sapphire Gin(10 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Pharrell Williams attends Frieze New York/Soho House pop up at Randall's Island on May 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Soho House) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals(11 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Pharrell Williams attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails(12 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Pharrell Williams attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards - Show(13 of21)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 29: Recording artist Pharrell Williams speaks during ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 29, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bloomingdale's 59th Street Celebrates Fashion's Night Out(14 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Billionaire Boys Club designer and musician Pharrell Williams visits Bloomingdale's 59th Street Store on September 6, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images for Bloomingdale's) (credit:Getty Images)
Bloomingdale's 59th Street Celebrates Fashion's Night Out(15 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Billionaire Boys Club designer and musician Pharrell Williams visits Bloomingdale's 59th Street Store on September 6, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images for Bloomingdale's) (credit:Getty Images)
DIOR Homme's Kris Van Assche, Bruce Weber, & W Magazine's Stefano Tonchi Host The World Premiere Of Bruce Weber's Film 'CAN I MAKE THE MUSIC FLY' In Celebration Of The New Dior Homme Miami Boutique(16 of21)
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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 05: Pharrell Williams attends the World Premiere of Bruce Weber's Film 'CAN I MAKE THE MUSIC FLY' hosted by DIOR Homme's Kris Van Assche, Bruce Weber, & W Magazine's Stefano Tonchi in Celebration of The New Dior Homme Miami Boutique at The Moore Building on December 5, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Dior) (credit:Getty Images)
Remo Ruffini and Moncler Celebrate Its 60th Anniversary At A Private Dinner During Art Basel Miami Beach(17 of21)
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MIAMI BEACH, FL - DECEMBER 07: Producer Pharrell Williams attends a private dinner celebrating Remo Ruffini and Moncler's 60th Anniversary during Art Basel Miami Beach on December 7, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Moncler) (credit:Getty Images)
mPowering ActionPre-GRAMMY Launch Event - Arrivals(18 of21)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Pharrell Williams arrives at the mPowering ActionPre-GRAMMY Launch Event at The Conga Room at L.A. Live on February 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Clive Davis & The Recording Academy's 2013 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Antonio "L.A." Reid - Arrivals(19 of21)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Helen Lasichanh and musician Pharrell Williams arrive at Clive Davis & The Recording Academy's 2013 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Antonio 'L.A.' Reid at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
BET Music Matters Showcase At SXSW(20 of21)
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AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 14: Pharell Williams attends the BET Music Matters Showcase at SXSW at Brazos Hall on March 14, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for BET) (credit:Getty Images)
"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala(21 of21)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: Pharrell Williams (L) and Helen Lasichanh attend the Costume Institute Gala for the 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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