Tori Kelly Discusses the BET Awards, Not Being White + Dreaming of a Grammy on Ebro in the AM

[@peeandel]

I hate how they labeled her right away, “white girl pop artist” I love that she stood up for herself and explained that her roots are much deeper than that. And fast forward and she’s out here with TWO Grammys with a GOSPEL album!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 love this girl so much ❤️❤️

[@brendaandrade6753]

💗💗💗

[@lovelymusicnow4404]

She’s BLACK

[@Dejavu_77341]

But she has European features doesn’t she ?

[@YuriKoller]

Ebro is really convinced no one knew who she was before the BET awards. I guess those millions of views on youtube were of her refreshing her videos over and over again

[@johni4892]

***** yh i know lol just because one is oblivious to who she is doesn't mean another will be

[@funwithfooty]

This guy annoys me so much sometimes

[@Haiongames]

***** Yo Yuri, Let them know that Drake ain't the only one representing T-dot.

[@Renknowsbest]

Lol I know! We've been fans of hers for years. And he's acting like she hasn't been this star. How annoying.

[@classychicforever]

Yeah.I have been knowing about Tori Kelly like 3 or 4 years now.I didn't even know she was on the bet awards till I saw this,because I didn't watch them.But,if I knew she would be on it,I would have.He acts like she just came out the wood works randomly singing.But,you know at least get know her now.

[@cg219]

Tori!!!! KZbin artist all finally getting their shine in the mainstream!!! Been following Tori for yeeeears

[@KeirBo]

Yeah youtube is a great instrument for these artists to get a buzz. Jessie J started off as a youtube singer.

[@LuvandGlamour]

Keir Bo Really? I didn't know that.

[@KeirBo]

LuvandGlamour Yeah. I remember watching some of her videos years ago. I don't know if she still has her old channel though, but people have re-uploaded her vids. I remember thinking she can sing a lot better than this when she was on the telly or radio.

[@chenanigans]

Keir Bo Yea, that junk kinda frustrated me too. She either deleted her old channel, or deleted A LOT of her old videos. Cause I remember the very first video I watched of hers was back in 09 and she had did the cover of La Roux - Bullet Proof, and she killed that junk better than the actual original artist. I was like this chick is frikkin fierce with the vocals. It's crazy tho, it's taken (counting from that video) 6 or 7 years for her to finally get her due recognition. People all lookin' at her like she's some new artist, and I'm over here looking like FINALLY my girl got put on! lol. She so deserves all of the shine tho.

[@8SeventeenForever]

Yasssss! For me it was every since American Idol! I'm so proud of her! 😍😍😍

[@devodid]

She seems like the nicest human being of all time god damn i love her

[@LoeysAeri]

@Jesus Truth she's a devout Christian but she's not stuck up.

[@299singinggurl]

She's so humble and laid back

[@EF-kk3vh]

Ikr she's so chill and sweet

[@LikeABoss1211]

She should work with Jazmin Sullivan, I love her voice. She's fine af

[@rybonm2343]

I think her and jasmine should work with Miguel

[@pawprintmusic5469]

***** HAHAHAHAHA. #ReadMyMind #SLAY

[@ave123ization]

im sorry but Tori Kellys race, never ONCE crossed my mind when I first saw her.....how can you listen to that incredible voice and the only thing you think about is race?!

[@brendaandrade6753]

Right

[@laremabella]

Because she sang on BET otherwise they wouldn't have cared that she has some black in her bloodline. Her dad is half black and he's light, and she's only quarter black so ..

[@melgreen1794]

When She said J.moss, Crystal Lewis, & Kim Burrel as her vocal inspirations, She won me over. That's where she gets those crisp runs from. She deserves a grammy for every KZbin cover lol...

[@KingsV1]

Happy for her, been listening to her music since the song MAGNETIC

[@1kemusic47]

Same

[@goldiebingley9092]

Same

[@idren50]

KA HD thats the jam

[@jerzydude94]

KA HD TIM!

[@chronocross85]

She needs to make a gospel album. She killed it when she covered Hillsong "Oceans"

[@semmi98]

we finnally getting a gospel product you called it first haha.

[@angel127_]

U GONNA GET IT GIRL

[@lisarm100]

We will! It’s coming out Friday!!

[@kendrac886]

You got gotte wish!

[@քǟֆ-f6w]

Hiding place is Her new album... Its gospel.

[@niapeterpan6570]

lowkey obsessed with the way she said "Do I?" and her smirk at 12:37

[@JourneyofaProducer]

It's fustrating when a nationally known radio station does not know who Tori Kelly is. Black people were not saying "who the f is this white chick"... we were saying "You betta sing Tori". How can yall promote music when you don't know who singers are. I personally first heard of Tori when she covered Justin's "Suit and Tie" and was at least 3 years old

[@blahblah99196]

maudymar She's mainly pop tho...

[@JourneyofaProducer]

Jane Doe​​​ I would accept that reply, but as she stated she is a mix. Her first single had a DJ Mustard vibe to it. Some people say pop because she is not black. Like NeYo always says, if I sing, I'm R&B but if Sam Smith sings the same song, it's pop. I would give them a reason to not know her because she is "pop". So since they are Hip Hop and R&B, why do they have her on the show? Because she is dope. And they, Hot 97, should know dope artist.

[@acpjr]

maudymar Interesting points. Do you think NeYo was complaining that he is considered R&B? Because if Sam Smith or Justin Timberlake were considered R&B artists, I think I'd feel some type of way.

[@daiell09]

maudymar A lot of people was saying who is this white girl.

[@JourneyofaProducer]

Actually NeYo didn't complain, but he gets shunned when he does a pop record. His take is that if other Pop artist can do R&B, why can't he go from R&B to Pop. Rico Love also said that Sam Smith is R&B. "Disclosure" is an R&B song with a Dance beat underneath it. Justin was Pop with NSYNC. Cry Me a River, Mirrors, and What Goes Around, are R&B songs and I'm sure he'd say the same.

[@MultiBritt93]

I love Tori Kelly I'm so glad that she's finally getting recognition.

[@josephrogers6081]

She deserved that grammy.

[@jirt87]

It's because she black.

[@trinalexus9440]

Tempestt Baggett she not lmao she white and Jamaican

[@jirt87]

White Jamaican ok!

[@DANGJOS]

@@jirt87 Where did you get the idea that she's black?

[@needee9524]

@@DANGJOS her dad is Jamaican

[@CassiusLove_]

The LONG AWAITED interview!

[@rociocastillo8775]

A TRUE vocalist

[@MrsOptimusPrime7]

It's funny some people keep saying "she's white and needs to stop trying to be anything else". She's not trying to be anything. She was asked what her ethnic background is and she told them her father is Jamaica and Puerto Rican while her mother is Irish and German. She went further on to say that she doesn't care what people identify her as. What's important is the music. The one that keeps bringing up her ethnicity and is trying to make it seem like she needs "street cred" is Ebro. It's the most small minded thing a person can do. If her music speaks to certain people despite race or sexual orientation, so be it. #musichasnopreference

[@aguselias09]

And now she is a Grammy nominee 😀😀 so proud of her..!

[@gabriellabooher7512]

Tori Kelly deserves everything. She's so talented & genuine & beautiful. Incredible voice and amazing music!

[@syckindahead]

Finally! Im glad shes getting the attention she deserves after grinding for so many years. She's a talented and gifted artist...and thanks to YT for allowing the world to hear her. Nice vid

[@merichel.swan92]

Sometimes this show can be ignorant with lack of knowledge on new artists and what not, but I give serious props to Rosenberg for calling it at 17:38. Best New Artist Grammy? My girl Tori just picked up that nod. Good to see people recognizing real talent. #yesGodhands

[@christophersheppard9825]

I've been listening to her for at least a year before the performance. I workout to "nobody's love" just about every morning ... she's dope, she should link up with miguel.

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

Chris Sheppard IDK why but her rise to fame reminds me of Miguel. I had been I'd been listening to the both of them for so long that when the "blew up", I didn't realize how unpopular they were. Everybody thought the came out of nowhere lol but they've been grindin for years.

[@heyitsify2307]

I love her so much. She's so sweet. Insane voice

[@aguyontheinternet7112]

It's good to see nice genuine people in music nowadays :)

[@ceec8423]

Everything about Tori Kelly is beautiful

[@jr.g6296]

Luke James and Tori Kelly sings together... Damn!!! 🔥🔥

[@rainbows011]

Jeremias G This would be amazing!!

[@deannoahg]

oh my. yesssaa

[@love214lyfe]

The way they were talking to Tori Kelly about her being of mixed race and dropping the race boundaries and changing the definition of pop... Are they forgetting Mariah Carey did all of that?

[@MissUdenGoofed]

Isn't it still a problem tho?

[@acpjr]

Albus Tigerblood Can you define the problem a little more? I went to billboard.com/charts/pop-songs and in my view some of the artists listed there would never be considered pop when Mariah was around.

[@Veon_Ray]

Lol, Mariah Carey?? Waaay before her, there was Teena Marie (RIP). No calculated runs, riffs, & high notes, Teena Marie's voice was just pure Soul. There also was a little something in the 70's we called 'Blue Eyed Soul'. Which included such singer/songwriters as Hall & Oats, Michael McDonald/The Doobie Brother, & Kenny Loggins, just to name a few. These artist are all known as soulful vocalist who created their own soulful music. Not getting whatever r&b/hip hop producer that happens to be hot & then writing to their music. Later came George Michael & Lisa Stansfield, again, just to name a few....& again waaay before Mariah.

[@humbled92_Mister]

Veez World teena marie is white though, not mixed race...mariah like tori kelly is mixed...so these white artists you mentioned(blue eyed soul) are not comparable....

[@Veon_Ray]

ImperfectbutRedeemed yeah that was whole my point. There are no "race boundaries" if an artist is of mixed race & are doing pop or r&b music. But there was for these artist, because they where/are white, & they were creating r&b & soul music. Think about it, there was no "race boundaries" convo when Drake came out, because he's of mixed race. But Eminem, was another story...& like Teena Marie, he still is. Because they dropped the racial boundaries for the genre of music that came authentically to them.

[@MJJSmoothCriminal]

She is a great performer!I remember she was just singing here on youtube.She's one of the musicians from KZbin with actual talent.

[@jellygurl27]

She is one of the first people I ever heard mention Crystal Lewis as inspiration. I can see the influence on her. She was one of my favorite gospel singers growing up and her "Gold" album is spectacular! She is one if the best and underrated.

[@lexijustasiam895]

Love Crystal Lewis so much. Such a phenomenal talent and anointed artist. When I first heard Tori, I knew there was something familiar about her. She learned from the best! ❤✨️

[@caligrlie08]

It still trips me out that people are just now discovering Tori like I've been listening to her for years lol but I'm so glad she is getting the recognition she deserves because her voice is a national treasure!

[@WavesByWayne]

Glad to see that she is finally getting some mainstream time. Been following her since her KZbin days.

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

I just watched the BET awards the other day on tape. I am black and a huge fan of Tori Kelly. The girl is a phenomenal singer, a great guitarist (go listen to her Michael Jackson cover of ''PYT'' at the Roxy) and she's fine as hell. When I saw her walk out on stage for the Smokey Robinson tribute I knew that most black people were going to throw shade at her because she looks white. I knew they would be like ''Why they get a white girl for this?'' Well now you know why. I knew that as soon as she opened her mouth to sing that the she would win everybody over. She has just as much soul as any black girl in America. I am so happy for Tori. She is young but she's been doing the music thing for a long time and is finally getting the recognition she deserves. It's about time.

[@No0Snakes]

But she isn’t white she is brown.

[@forevergabz]

Tori has been underrated for the longest. So happy for her!

[@BambamLaroux]

I'm so happy for her!

[@LoveDianeBE]

She's amazing!! She's the best!! One of the best vocals of this generation!!!

[@MsMo08]

This GIRL'S VOICE IS RIDICULOUS. Just saw her on VH1 Big music in 2015. she gave me chills. The purity of her voice is rich and I think that sometimes the music behind her downplays it. She is amazing!

[@RETROGEMS]

+MsMo08 She has talent--I definitely want to check out more of her music!

[@MsMo08]

That is what I said! She is ridiculous acapella!

[@daniellesantos7328]

nice interview, Tori is so cute!! but man, do ur research!! You guys knew nothing about a #1 artist ....come on!

[@daniellesantos7328]

Danielle Santos but i'm glad you guys know who she is now, bc she's killing it!

[@MrDkkay]

Danielle Santos you're gorgeous girl

[@youngflossy213]

+Danielle Santos because he complimented u smh wow

[@chrisyroche7633]

it's so funny watching Tori in these interviews because it's like their just finding out about her, but for her fans that's actually been following her for YEARSSSSS now it's like we already know her!

[@kikiaderoju2573]

WHEN TORI SAID *J. MOSS* I FELL ON THE FLOOOR, I've been listening to him since I was little I love him, who would've though it hmm :') ❤️

[@JCMaldonado13]

Tori Kelly over Taylor Swift any day

[@kailarcr123]

JC Maldonado they dont even make the same kind of music. tori kelly vs taylor swift is just like saying beyonce vs selena gomez lmfao

[@jonniecehoward6207]

+krazy kaikai. right ..... it's like Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars,no offense to Bruno cuz I luv him..

[@frankford9728]

Said no one ever.

[@furstnaymelassnaim9206]

This lifetime and every one after.

[@histranger6253]

Furstnayme Lassnaim says me 🤭

[@courtneypalmer53]

Is it just me or does Tori seem more mature than all 3 of those dj's put together?

[@courtneypalmer53]

*Actually, correction. It wasn't the female dj, just the guys.

[@briannab4037]

The DJs on these kinds of shows always look juvenile.

[@kimneufseventyone]

Finally a real interview with Tori ! I'm so proud of her right now . Seing her grow in this industry after following her since her Someone Like You cover !

[@amethystwolf24572]

So glad everyone is recognizing her amazing talent. She deserves it!

[@DameBau]

People commenting shes white when she blatantly says she isn't....what are ya doin?

[@DameBau]

***** this comparison makes no sense. she is part Jamaican and Puerto rican both not white

[@MultiSassy84]

DameBau Did you even watch the interview? She IS white, and black and puerto rican her mom is white so she is part white.

[@skeedamacknn]

Exactly what I'm saying America is the only place in the world that refer themselves or others refer them as white anywhere around the world they either say they are (Irish, British, Scottish, Australian etc) . I feel like some American live in an American bubble like especially race wise

[@jarenc2048]

IG:liasweetie Many do. They're blissfully ignorant. It's black or white, like no in between. Hell, she's part Irish, which wasn't even considered white at one point. It's all made up mumbo jumbo. She's mixed, they did the same thing to Mariah Carey.

[@bfree7497]

She is white gtfoh. Stop trying to make mixed ppl black. When most don't want to be black. Black ppl embarrass themselves when they claim ppl who could pass for white. The 1 drop rule died along with Jim Crow. Get over it.

[@MJSJenkins]

Her album is amazing!

[@candijenner3139]

Tori is so gorgeous, so talented, and somehow she remains so humble! I love her so much!!!!

[@DrKnight81]

Who gives a fuck about her race, she's humble and talented,its easy to see she'll go very far.

[@ModRNTV]

I've noticed Older people 30+ like, Ebro .. and DEFINITELY Rosenberg are constantly very racial. You can easily tell the difference between them, and millennials.

[@pkaydennis]

ModRNTV different timelines bro

[@tugzy1000]

Let's not be naive . If you're "white " looking pretty and can sing well , you WiLL get a record deal . This is the way of the musical universe especially for black music. "Older people " know this . Younger people are naive to this . White people doing black music take precedence over black artist of the same talent. Hasn't changed been like this since the beginning. Ed Sheehan, Sam smith , Justin , Tori ...all good artist . A black person of the same talent would not have the same marketability as a blonde looking girl doing the same thing. All companies are looking for the white equivalent of a predominantly black industry to sell to the white population , hence why they put her in the Pop Category even though she's doing RNB

[@pkaydennis]

B OB astute. Even Chris Brown said "it's 1935 in this music industry"

[@LosAnggraito]

B OB I agree that white people in the industry might have certain opportunities artists of color might not have. But with all due respect, what is black people music? Your mentality is what's wrong with the industry today. R&B, Soul, Gospel, it's MUSIC. Not something limited to one race. Can we please break out of that bubble? And the white privilege thing is irrelevant in Tori's case anyway, she's been doing this shit since she was 6 man. Signed when she was 12. White privilege didn't get her to where she's at now, so miss Tori with that

[@darwing884]

And she got the grammy nomination :D

[@sosial37]

+Darwin G and she got robbed ...

[@darwing884]

+sosial37 SO robbed

[@merichel.swan92]

+Darwin G on God yo

[@amez0100]

thumbs up for finally having a talented artist up here

[@MrKuriyani]

It's great to see Tori finally get this much attention. Hard to believe people are only finding out who she is now, they've been missing out!

[@nxdiuh]

Im really confused by these comments. Do people really not understand the concept of being mixed or? Yes she is white, and she is also black. Not really that hard to wrap your mind around.

[@whatreallymatters571]

she is multiracial she is mixed with three different ethnicities but people are going to look at her and white and she sees herself as white as we'll.

[@musicloverdancelife]

Preach!

[@michaelsliders3421]

+WhatReallyMatters only white and black not 3

[@ThatNewMo]

Jaric Lorde she's mixed.,

[@michaelsliders3421]

SoMoFan2012 duhh

[@IJNIP34]

I've been following her music for the past 5 years or so... Man! This girl is amazing! She is the artist I am. Writing her own tunes and playing solo shows. Love it. Don't change a thing about who you are Tori!!! God bless.

[@AtmosphereAvenue]

It's clear that she's not in it for the fame and that's what I love about her. It's almost as if the radio hosts are so into pop culture and the hot celeb news and she's just like "yo idc about rappers hitting on me i'm just trying to get back to my tour bus"

[@Ray_Petree]

I had a crush on her when she was on American Idol, so it's dope to see her kick ass now.

[@JenniferJChung]

myyyyy girrrrrrrrrl

[@lailashawniece6166]

"All in my head" by Tori Kelly is my soooong! Yall better get familiar!

[@PiNkStArZ102]

Yes! That's my jam!

[@staystrong6014]

Laila Shawniece same

[@twinnmama]

I honestly don't know how to feel about this (obv old) interview...like I'm sorry Tori that you had to feel completely uncomfortable in this interview. She is such a pure soul and all they did was talk about her being white & cursed from left to right. Tori is too amazing for such an obscured interview :/

[@aishaalegre704]

i feel the same way

[@rarity3814]

Deanna Marie they are honest...Oh well! Life is harsh and so Is the music industry

[@jaykay5086]

She really is so pure

[@lexijustasiam895]

Yep. It was embarrassing. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@msjdavisxo]

I'm glad they like her and see her talent. It was about time for her to just break out and get that recognition! Once I saw her on the BET awards I was like "SHE MADE IT!". I was so happy for her! She deserves it. Can't wait so hear more from her :)

[@daiell09]

Who cares what her race is. It's all about the music and her talent.

[@NubianGirl]

***** Tell me one dark skin women famous like miley cyrus in 2015 ? And NO i don't mean rihanna and nicki

[@StormComics]

A belLA ur right. the shits outta hand

[@NubianGirl]

***** beyonce have been famous forever hahaha.... she have tanned skin and blond hair ... HAHA.. Outside of america people think she is white haha

[@denzrichie]

A belLA Well can you name a darksin artist on the works right now?.....

[@NubianGirl]

***** You are stupid for not understanding me

[@jazzystrayhorn]

Her speaking voice alone is so pleasant!

[@KellieAlston]

Wow. I can't believe they are in the music industry, daily, and had not heard of Tori Kelly. I also wish we could go back to the days where men showed respect for women by not using foul language in their presence. I felt so bad that Tori had to sit there and listen to Ebro's foul mouth. But, she handled it well. It is so sad that we have become a nation of vulgarity and that using profanity in front of any and everybody is normalcy.

[@deezel3176]

Kellie Alston Kellie, I thank you for speaking out. I definitely understand where you're coming from and I'm a man and I can't stand it myself. Many folks these days just don't have any respect for others and a lot of us men don't have respect for women these days. It's sad but that's the way the United States is. In our culture at the moment people are raising kids without values or morals and it's just carrying over to everything else, and as men we just need to learn how to respect one another in relation to how we treat each other and how we talk to one another. Keep standing for what you stand for, I thank God for you.

[@softbreezy6052]

Kellie Alston For all you know she speaks the saw way. Get a grip. Women have progressed past that.

[@KellieAlston]

softbreezy If she speaks the same way, she would have. Whether she speaks that way or not, there is something called etiquette and professionalism. When you meet anyone for the first time, you should be able to express your ideas without using expletives and vulgar language. It has nothing to do with the progression of women. Your standard, how you speak to a young woman, has nothing to do with her, it has everything to do with you and your home training.

[@KellieAlston]

softbreezy The fact that you are comfortable with a grown man speaking in such a manner to a young woman on public radio for others to hear is truly sad and speaks volumes about the lack of respect and morality that is pervasive in our society. There is a time and a place for everything and this was not the time or the place. Period.

[@softbreezy6052]

Kellie Alston Doesn't mean she would have at all! I know people who curse only in certain spaces or only when they want to. Open your mind, lol. ANDDDD she knew the etiquette and professionalism before she agreed to go on the show for publicity. If that was below her standards then she should have checked him. You TEACH people how to treat you.

[@JaliyahLatrell]

I love that shes finally being recognized. Love me some Tori. When we were watching bet awards, my parents were like whos this white girl singing. I was like thats Tori Kelly! Then my fb was blowing up with the same question. I was shocked more people didnt know who she was. Her voice is amazingly soulful.

[@MzLisha2012]

People were sleeping on tori kelly now they know who she is been listening to her music for about 2years now

[@jarrettfreeney]

Me too. For two or 3 years. People are late. I like the songs she did with Jeremy Passion too.

[@chenanigans]

Jarrett Freeney Shiiiiid, I watched her slay a cover of a La Roux song back in 09! Since we year discovery droppin'! Lol, but I guess we all just got love for Tori, and realize she deserves the best.

[@jarrettfreeney]

heatmopwho there ya go. I've seen so many people calling her white and blah blah. She's just Tori Kelly. The girl with an amazing voice to me.

[@faithyayi]

shes been my favorite artist since 2012...i love her

[@austinmahonefan2]

And now she nominated for a Grammy 😊

[@AznDude18]

Yasss! Been following Tori Kelly for years now! Crazy how she's blowing up so fast. I'm so happy for her! :D

[@sc1212able]

Tori's mom and dad must be two beautiful people because her looks are flawess

[@alfonsowhite7613]

I haven't seen her parents but look up zendaya's parents trust me unattractive parents can make beautiful people

[@BrianaNicolee]

+alfonso White lmfao you are disrespectful 😂

[@nabilaxu]

+alfonso White LMAO savage but zendaya is beautiful as heck!

[@D_e_ola]

Her dad is really fine I've seen him once

[@jaykay5086]

They are

[@joannak5824]

I love love love Tori... her and Toddrick singing together are my fav KZbin videos!

[@Soulstar247]

Cool ass chick! Been following her for YEARS! Happy to see her doin it.

[@ErinBrookes]

She's so chill. I love her.

[@mollydelfuego344]

TBH tho she's never looked just "white " to me tho

[@marissareynolds2612]

Same here. ever since day 1

[@aishaalegre704]

me too

[@michaelmannucci]

She looks more white than anything else IMO. She certainly looks more Irish than anything else she named lol

[@mollydelfuego344]

Michael Mannucci you can tell she has something as well. why people trying to take her ethnicity

[@ramonajavier5938]

defiantly i always said to my self she has to be mixed with something

[@rockstarnurse2693]

This girl is hella down to earth and genuine. Love her......A duet with her and Bruno Mars would be so HOT.

[@zonnissegivens]

why the fuck does it matter what her race is. she is amazing at singing. she is real and authentic and true. she doesn't have to show her body to be amazing. she doesn't have to sing about sex. I love her more and more.

[@BeingTiffany]

my first concert was tori kelly at irving plaza in nyc in 2013, barely knew who she was but loved her ever since!

[@afrokaioty]

Been following her since I heard her song with Traphik(Timothy Delaghetto) but never knew of her background. It's cool a youtube artist is getting buzz tho.

[@candaceirl_]

I've been watching Tori forever!! so proud of all her accomplishments!!!! omg wow

[@bluefusionx6542]

12:50 my man rosenberg namedroped skepta. Love from the UK!

[@kikiiifreeqonabeat9713]

Absolutely Cute A'fff when Tori Said "I'm about that Life" 😁😁

[@DM-cu5hp]

Am I the only person who never tried to "figure out" Tori's race? I was just always enamored by the unique beauty of her voice and her sweet disposition. That's all.

[@jaymariex95]

So happy for Tori Kelly! I remember always watching and listening to her covers. She really blew up

[@brittnipeters8175]

Tori kelly needs to collab with Sam Smith and or Ed Sheera and or Years and Years like 🙌 like Bruhhh

[@Christiaaaanxd]

She has a song with Ed Sheeran on her New album! It's called 'I Was Made For Loving You'

[@alyjimenez8883]

I totally agree with years and years!!!

[@NikkiMinaj55]

I was made for loving you by Ed and tori

[@Violetsurfer]

the vine girl that said "have a good day"? good for her, and she looks good as hell

[@KrystalLovesCupcakes]

funny 'cause she got the best new artist Grammy nomination but she was robbed by Meghan trainor

[@musicislife7282]

That was more than a robbery. It was GRAND LARCENY AND GRAND THEFT AUTO rolled into one!

[@abbyfultz1001]

+MusicIsLife Absolutely

[@yes-pw5gx]

Josselyn Krystal She definitely deserved that Grammy. No knock on Meghan but Tori was definitely the best new artist

[@xLuvUWhit]

Ehhh Meghan had a good year.. I love tori and she can obviously sing better but Cmon all about that bass was playing everywhere 😩

[@TJ_Sind2000]

xLuvUWhit Grammys are supposed to be about talent, not fame that sadly isn't the case which is why tori lost to meghan

[@ineedya123]

A quarter of something does not equal full, her voice is amazing and she is gorg!!

[@sryshlmdb]

We have the same birthday - 14th December!! Whoop whoop Sagittarius 😄🎉

[@Moham153]

Tori is awesome man!! and shoutout to Timothy DeLaGhetto for introducing me to her years ago!!

[@aishaalegre704]

they were a little blunt when they said that they didnt know her like bruh

[@dance4life1208]

how were they supposed to be?? why do they need to sugar coat

[@aliciaa.385]

So happy for Tori! Glad she's getting this exposure.

[@SimplyShanel]

Tori I love you sooooooooooooo much! I'm so excited to see all of this success and recognition finally coming to you!! You deserve it!

[@humbleprogress1226]

She's so down to earth. I'm impressed. Success won't change her.

[@ohmykiddell]

I'm black but I admit, we always jump on white people about being racist when sometimes we are the racist individuals out there, damn does it matter if she's black or white? All that matters is she's talented af

[@susancunliffe4193]

funny thing is nobody knows her dad is black

[@sarabrown7761]

+Susan Cunliffe is he really though?

[@susancunliffe4193]

sara brown Yes he is Black and Puerto Rican.

[@TravelWright22]

how is it racist to be curious about his heritage?

[@sarabrown7761]

bobbyw223 Lol i was thinking the sane thing

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

I still remember her cover of "Thinkin Bout You" lol... Classic.

[@skinsfan170]

Her voice is perfection. Can't wait to listen to this album. And she happens to be smoking hot!

[@JBEADZz]

Finally Tori..... after all this time watching you.... you are doing it woman! So blessed

[@cimloregui9936]

And now she IS nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy 😭💗

[@texanprincess13]

I've loved her since I first saw her covers YEARS ago!

[@freemonii]

She a baddie tho

[@Christopher25S]

Long time fan since the beginning. Congratulations Tori. All the best to you and your career. Go and grab any of her music, its all really good and extremely soulful. -Chris

[@jrainey4002]

It's always about race. Folks can't ever just be talented. F*** racial barriers. Talent does not have a specific race or gender

[@ajp769]

I'm so proud of myself for actually knowing who Tori was before the BET Awards. I say the awards and then seen her and I was like, cool she's there. Then Tori got on stage and she did so good I was like woow. That's real, raw talent.