Watch: Grammys 2025: Benson Boone’s Sneaky Crotch Grab Has the Internet Spiraling
People are showing appreciation for Benson Boone‘s beautiful things.
After the 22-year-old sang his hit “Beautiful Things” during the Grammys 2025 ceremony on Feb. 2, fans couldn’t stop talking about a NSFW moment during the performance when he seemingly got caught adjusting his package. (For all the stars who showed out at the 2025 Grammy Awards, click here.)
While on stage at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, Benson wore a form-fitting bedazzled baby blue jumpsuit that featured a waist belt and a very deep V. At one point toward the end of his performance, as seen in a video shared to X Feb. 2, the “In The Stars” singer widened his legs and pulled down his ensemble right in the—er—crotch region.
Following the sneaky moment, fans had a couple questions about Benson’s hand movement, with one X user asking, “Why’d he grab his lil Boone like that.”
Another wrote, “Why do men fix that crotch in any situation no matter who around and watching.”
Others worried that Benson was hinting that his outfit choice wasn’t ideal. As one use theorized, “He is not comfortable.”
And some were more focused on SZA, who wore a blank expression as the camera panned to her as soon as the moment concluded.
“She literally said ‘anyways’ without saying a word,” one user quipped, while another joked, “She was gagged.”
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Benson wasn’t only a performer at the 2025 Grammys, which were hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth consecutive year. The singer was also nominated in the Best New Artist category, where Chappell Roan won big over him and fellow nominees Sabrina Carpenter, Teddy Swims, Doechii, Raye, Shaboozey and Khruangbhin.
But Benson has plenty to feel grateful for even without a Grammy win. After all, he’s still soaking in the success of his breakthrough single “Beautiful Things,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 in 2023.
“I’m trying so hard to formulate words,” Benson told Variety in March 2024. “I have so much trouble processing it all right now…But when I sit back and look at what’s happening, it really, truly blows my mind. Because it’s something a lot of people dream of, and [I’m] one of those people.”
For more moments you might’ve missed at the 2025 Grammys, keep reading.
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Stealth Deadhead Taylor Swift posed with Bob Weir, a MusiCares Person of the Year in 2025 along with the rest of the Grateful Dead.
Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter look like a very glamorous version of the devil and angel we all have sitting on either shoulder.
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Hello, Mr. Shaboozey, I’m Lady Gaga.
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Nikki Glaser now knows, one day you’re in, the next you’re puckering up to Heidi Klum.
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Busta Rhymes stopped to say hello to Teddy Swims and take in the art work.
Lainey Wilson may have broken the country girl rules by trading in her boots for sneakers, but they were just so comfy.
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Alicia Keys‘ sons Egypt and Genesis got to meet Miley Cyrus, who made a night of it with mom Tish Cyrus.
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Willow Smith hitched a ride on a passing father.
Olivia Rodrigo wasn’t a nominee this year, but she was in it for the socializing with the likes of Shaboozey.
The night was all about fun. for Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley, Taylor and Sabrina.
Sabrina looked pretty thrilled to be sandwiched by Billie Eilish and Best New Artist winner Chappell Roan.
“Please help me, my brother is wearing a castle on his head” is what we’re imagining Willow said to Blue Ivy Carter as the pop scions greeted each other at the Grammys.
Shakira held her sons Milan and Sasha‘s hands backstage.
Miley and Latto preened for the cameras.
Billie Eilish’s version of smiling for the camera was a little extra.
Sometimes Sabrina Carpenter only has time for a short n’ sweet hello when she runs into people she knows at places like the Grammys.
It was wicked cool to see Paris Hilton and Cynthia Erivo have a moment on the Grammys red carpet.
Don’t miss the 2025 Grammy Awards tonight, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.
