M.I.A. was one of the many acts who performed at this year's Grammy Awards held Sunday, February 8. Her song "Paper Planes" has been nominated for Record of the Year.CHARTattack: M.I.A.'s Baby For Grammy Appearance? (February 5, 2009)
M.I.A. performed a mix of "Paper Planes" and "Swagger Like Us" with Jay-Z, T.I. and Lil Wayne.
Record of the Year Nominees
M.I.A.'s competition in the Record of the Year category includes "Chasing Pavements" by Adele, "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay, "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis and "Please Read The Letter" by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss.
M.I.A. Facts
- Genre: Rap
- Years active: 2000 - present
- Labels: XL, Interscope, Showbiz
- Albums: 2
- Kala and Arular - named for her parents
- Father was founding member of militant Tamil organization
- Engaged to Ben BrewerPitchfork: M.I.A.: "I'm Creating a Baby" (October 13, 2008)
- Her song "Paper Planes" was nominated for an OscarRapUp.com: M.I.A. Receives Oscar Nomination (January 22, 2009)
M.I.A. Grammy Performance Video
- WSHH: M.I.A., Kanye, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and T.I. (Time: 4:12)
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Fast Facts
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Performing at the 51st Grammy Awards
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Telecast
February 8, 2009 8PM EST on CBS
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Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
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Received 1 nomination
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Nominated for Record of the Year
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"Paper Planes" also nominated for an Academy Award
