Benson Boone, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter, found himself in the spotlight at the 2025 Grammy Awards not just for his performance but also for a memorable wardrobe mishap. Before launching into his best new artist performance medley, Boone participated in a surprise striptease orchestrated by Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser, revealing a skin-tight blue jumpsuit underneath his suit.
At the conclusion of his energetic performance, which included his hit song “Beautiful Things” and several acrobatic flips, Boone made a gesture that caught the attention of viewers. While thanking the audience, he appeared to adjust the crotch of his jumpsuit in a rather pronounced manner.
The moment quickly circulated on social media, prompting Boone to address the situation. In an Instagram Story post, he shared a selfie alongside an apology: “Sorry for adjusting my jumpsuit so aggressively on stage tonight that thing was aggressively restricting in certain areas.”
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Prior to the onstage antics, Boone arrived on the Grammys red carpet in a more traditional charcoal suit, albeit with a similarly plunging V-neck. In a red carpet interview with PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly, he admitted to feeling nervous energy before his big moment. “I’m doing really good,” he stated. “As you can tell, there’s a lot of energy flowing through my body right now.” He humorously confessed to feeling like he was “crapping my pants” due to the excitement and pressure.
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Reflecting on his rapid ascent in the music industry, Boone shared, “In between four-and-a-half and five years ago I discovered I could sing. Ever since then, I do it every day. It’s like my greatest passion and I’m just happy that I could make a living out of it.” Boone’s passion was evident in his high-energy performance, despite the apparent discomfort of his stage outfit.
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This year marked Boone’s first Grammy nomination. He was in the running for Best New Artist alongside other notable talents including Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and eventual winner Chappell Roan. While he didn’t take home the award, Boone undoubtedly left a lasting impression with his memorable performance and unexpected wardrobe adjustment.
