Dua Lipa was sure to make a dig at the Grammys on Sunday, when she accepted her gong for Best New Artist 2019.
The British songstress, 23 - who also won for Best Dance Recording - referenced last year's lack of female nominees and winners, slyly remarking that 'I guess we really stepped up this year' - after the Recording Academy President Neil Portnow made his own underhand dig about female artists in 2018.
Dua said: 'Where I want to begin is by saying how honored I am to be nominated alongside so many incredible female artists this years. I guess this year we've really stepped up.
The New Rules singer included a shout out to her fans who helped propel her to success.
'I want to say a really big thank you to my fans, who have allowed me to be the best version of myself. I love you guys very much,' she said emotionally.
The singer also saluted her family, who were in attendance at the ceremony.
As she wrapped up her speech, the singer battled against the swelling music attempting to play her off to add: 'I have one thing that I really want to say...
'For anyone that hasn't realized how special they are to have a different story, a different background, a name that honors their roots because they just want to be normal, whatever the hell that means, just know that no matter where you're from or your background or what you believe in, never let that get in the way of you and your dreams!
'Because you deserve it, and I'm proof that you can do whatever you put your mind to, and however hard you work, I really believe in it and I believe in you. Thanks you so much.'
The London-born singer had been waiting nervously backstage after concluding a stirring performance with St Vincent.
Stand up for women: Dua Lipa, 23, included a jab at Recording Academy president Neil Portnow and his declaration at least year's show that women 'need to step up' during her Best New Artist acceptance speech
Dua appeared on the stage in an edgy black and white dress festooned with golden safety pins.
Rubbing it in: 'Where I want to begin is by saying how honored I am to be nominated alongside so many incredible female artists this years,' she said. 'I guess this year we've really stepped up'
Can't forget them: 'I want to say a really big thank you to my fans, who have allowed me to be the best version of myself. I love you guys very much,' she said with palpable emotion
'I have one thing that I really want to say, for anyone that hasn't realized how special they are to have a different story, a different background, a name that honors their roots because they just want to be normal, whatever the hell that means, just know that no matter where you're from or your background or what you believe in, never let that get in the way of you and your dreams,' she implored
'Because you deserve it, and I'm proof that you can do whatever you put your mind to, and however hard you work, I really believe in it and I believe in you. Thanks you so much'
Won't back down: Though the music was intended to drown her out, she persevered and it came to sound like the uplifting soundtrack to her special moment
Double Grammy win: Earlier in the afternoon she also won Best Dance Recording for Electricity
Awkward: After accepting her award, Dua got a chance to meet Portnow, whom she'd obliquely criticized during her speech
Though the music was intended to drown her out, she persevered and it came to sound like the uplifting soundtrack to her special moment.
After accepting her award, Dua got a chance to meet Portnow, whom she'd obliquely criticized during her speech.
Dua competed for Best New Artist against Chloe X Halle, Luke Combs, Greta Van Fleet, H.E.R., Margo Price, Bebe Rexha and Jorja Smith.
Earlier in the afternoon she also won Best Dance Recording for Electricity.
Sultry collaboration: Prior to receiving her Best New Artist award, Dua performed a steamy duet with singer and guitar wiz St. Vincent
Almost twins: Dua emerged from the shadows in her black and white dress, looking startlingly similar to the guitar hero with her own black bob
Her turn: The two traded off on a shortened version of Aretha Franklin's Respect, before the Best New Artist winner launched into her own song, One Kiss
Shredding: St. Vincent provided searing guitar licks while Dua sang
Prior to receiving her Best New Artist award, Dua performed a steamy duet with singer and guitar wiz St. Vincent.
The guitarist, whose real name is Annie Clark, appeared on stage in all black with her custom-designed black guitar. She performed a rendition of her track Masseduction, which earned the award for Best Rock Song earlier in the evening.
Dua then emerged from the shadows in her black and white dress, looking startlingly similar to the guitar hero with her own black bob.
The two traded off on a shortened version of Aretha Franklin's Respect, before the Best New Artist winner launched into her own song, One Kiss. St. Vincent provided some searing guitar licks to complement Dua's vocals.
Elegant style: When she arrived, Dua was in full glamour mode with her silver dress and its long, flowing train
SparklingThe shimmering gown was topped off with rippling fabric over the IDGAF singer's cleavage
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