Jennifer Lopez Defends Her Controversial Grammys Performance

Lopez shared that the show’s producers, in addition to Motown founder Berry Gordy, were “thrilled” that she was involved in the tribute.

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“They know how much I have been influenced by that music and so it was a natural fit for them,” she explained. “But for some people, [it wasn’t], and that’s OK. I’m just very humbled and honored to be able to have sung those songs.”

Spoken like a true pro.