Reason why so many celebs wore the same pin at last night’s Grammys
Rhiannon Ingle
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Last night's Grammys ceremony (2 February) featured a whole load of bold outfit choices, bizarre accessories and a number of fashion statements.
Now, we already know all about Kanye West and Bianca Censori's NSFW red carpet ensemble as well as Jennifer Lopez's controversial skirt pairing - but eagle-eyed fans at home have pointed out yet another addition to a number of celebrities' Grammys get-ups.
They noticed that a fair few stars on the red carpet were donning the exact same blue pin and there's a pretty admirable reason behind it.
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We saw the likes of Jaden Smith, Jacob Collier, Brittany Howard and Mike Dirnt all wearing the heart-shaped blue pin as part of their Grammys look.
The pins in question represent charity MusiCares fire relief fundraising for music industry professionals following the wildfire destruction in Los Angeles which tragically claimed the lives of 29 people.
The Recording Academy, which is behind the Grammys, and MusiCares recently created the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support and fundraise for those in the music industry affected by the devastating fires.
Between them, the two organisations donated a combined $1 million contribution toward the fundraiser in its launch, Variety reports.
The Recording Academy explained in a statement (via Glamour): "This year's GRAMMY Awards will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honouring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.
It added: "In times of crisis, such as natural disasters or other emergencies, we can show music's power to unite and uplift, and support the Los Angeles relief efforts in meaningful ways."
According to the Recording Academy, the blue heart and white music note design on the pins 'symbolises the massive support being organised by the Recording Academy and our partners to help communities devastated by the Southern California wildfires'.
Since launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals in January, the Recording Academy claims to have distributed 'more than $4 million in emergency aid to nearly 3,000 music professionals affected by the wildfires'.
The likes of Beyoncé won the biggest award, Album Of The Year, for Cowboy Carter which marked her first win in the category.
However, it was rapper Kendrick Lamar who walked away as the biggest winner after taking home five trophies including Record of The Year and Song Of The Year for 'Not Like Us'.
Lamar cinched the award for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song the same track - which also won Best Music Video.