Kanye West performs stripped-down and emotional ballad Only One dedicated to his daughter North at the Grammy Awards

By Justin Enriquez and Shyam Dodge for MailOnline

Published: 21:44 EST, 8 February 2015 | Updated: 02:08 EST, 9 February 2015

He has racked up an impressive 57 Grammy nominations over his career.

But the biggest prize to Kanye West seems to be his 20-month-old daughter North.

The 37-year-old rapper took to the stage at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards to perform his emotional ballad Only One dedicated to his adorable child on Sunday evening.

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Emotional: Kanye West took the stage at the 57th annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday night

Emotional: Kanye West took the stage at the 57th annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday night

The husband of Kim Kardashian was not afraid to show his vulnerable side as he sung the sentimental song in a rather stripped-down production during the gala held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

As the All Of The Lights hitmaker is known for his intricate performances, Kanye opted for a different approach while crooning as he only needed an underneath spotlight while singing his latest single.

One consistent element to this concert in comparison to his others in the past was his use of autotune, which is a prominent aspect of the track which is a collaboration between the rapper and legendary artist Paul McCartney.

Stripped-down: The 37-year-old rapper passed up on his normally intricate performances for a much more bare bones showing 

Stripped-down: The 37-year-old rapper passed up on his normally intricate performances for a much more bare bones showing 

Crooning: the All Of The Lights hitmaker had nothing but an underneath spotlight and auto-tune as he sung the emotional song dedicated to his 20-month-old daughter North

Crooning: the All Of The Lights hitmaker had nothing but an underneath spotlight and auto-tune as he sung the emotional song dedicated to his 20-month-old daughter North

The production of the performance was not the only thing muted, as the usually fashionable rapper went casual in a burgundy velour hoodie with matching sweatpants.

He completed the look with a black top and his soon-to-be released grey Yeezy Boost sneakers that he designed in collaboration with Adidas.

This was the first time Kanye has hit the stage in six years  as he has not been an active presence at almost any awards show since 2009 - the same year he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the VMAs.

Latest single: The track Only One was a collaboration with legendary performer Paul McCartney

Latest single: The track Only One was a collaboration with legendary performer Paul McCartney

Casual customer: The star was dressed comfortably as he wore a burgundy velour hoodie with matching sweatpants for the stripped-down performance

Casual customer: The star was dressed comfortably as he wore a burgundy velour hoodie with matching sweatpants for the stripped-down performance

But this year he is set to perform not once but twice - as he also took the stage for a rendition of his collaboration FourFiveSeconds with Sir Paul McCartney and Rihanna.

The performance began as the three hitmakers performed to a plain white background while all dressed in entirely black.

Rihanna and Kanye both would switch off doing verses as the legendary musician from The Beatles strummed along on guitar and aided with background vocals.

Heartfelt: It was a very vulnerable performance from the star who has not hit the Grammys stage in six years

Heartfelt: It was a very vulnerable performance from the star who has not hit the Grammys stage in six years

Just the two of us: Kanye's ballad was written about his daughter North, who he was seen pictured carrying in Paris, France back in September

Just the two of us: Kanye's ballad was written about his daughter North, who he was seen pictured carrying in Paris, France back in September

Halfway into the performance, the white screen lifts to reveal a grey draped background as they continued performing the new single off Rihanna's upcoming album. 

Kanye's wife Kim Kardashian broke the news of the group performance with a tweet on Monday night with a snap of Kanye's awards case packed full of Grammys.

She captioned the shot: '#YEEZYSEASON #GRAMMYS #GETREADY'. Due to Kanye's ban on the ceremony this is the first time Kim has attended the show with her husband.

Tremendous trio: Kanye took the stage for a second time as he performed with Rihanna and Paul McCartney

Tremendous trio: Kanye took the stage for a second time as he performed with Rihanna and Paul McCartney

Dynamic duo: The rapper and 26-year-old singer took turns with their verses on the track FourFiveSeconds

Dynamic duo: The rapper and 26-year-old singer took turns with their verses on the track FourFiveSeconds

Costume change: The Black Skinhead singer changed up his look as he donned a black suit jacket with matching trousers

Costume change: The Black Skinhead singer changed up his look as he donned a black suit jacket with matching trousers

The rapper has been nominated every year at the Grammys since his absence, and even won in 2010, 2012 and 2013.

Kanye has been nominated a total of 57 times at the Grammys and has won 21 times over the years. 

He was nominated two times this year, but ultimately lost out in the best rap song and best rap/ sung collaboration categories.

Over the years, Kanye has won himself a not-too-shabby 124 music awards over all and, thanks to his collection of Grammys, he is also one of the most-awarded Grammy winners of all time. 

Singing along: The two superstars showed their chemistry as Kanye will serve as the executive producer of Rihanna's upcoming album

Singing along: The two superstars showed their chemistry as Kanye will serve as the executive producer of Rihanna's upcoming album

Three's a crowd: The legendary member of The Beatles strummed along on his guitar as he sang background vocals during the performance

Three's a crowd: The legendary member of The Beatles strummed along on his guitar as he sang background vocals during the performance

Teamwork: Kanye, Rihanna and Paul embraced at the end of the performance as they received applause from their fans and collegues

Teamwork: Kanye, Rihanna and Paul embraced at the end of the performance as they received applause from their fans and collegues

His first Grammys came in 2005, winning Best Rap Album for his debut effort The College Dropout and Best Rap Song for his haunting track Jesus Walks.

Since his foray into the music world, he has amassed an impressive collection, which also includes three BRITs, two American Music Awards and three MTV Video Music Awards. 

Kanye's appearance at the Grammy's is a surprising one, considering comments he made in 2013 during a performance in London.

'I hate business people,' Kanye began his rant. 

Dynamic duo: The Stronger hitmaker walked down the red carpet in a much more stylish look as he was accompanied by his wife Kim Kardashian

Dynamic duo: The Stronger hitmaker walked down the red carpet in a much more stylish look as he was accompanied by his wife Kim Kardashian

Hamming it up! The two stars put on a loving display as Kanye put his hands on the 34-year-old's famous derriere while posing for photos

Hamming it up! The two stars put on a loving display as Kanye put his hands on the 34-year-old's famous derriere while posing for photos

'People get on the phone with me and tell me: "What kind of business can you do, though? What type of business are you doing? What's the numbers? How much did you sell? What's the radio spins? How much shampoo can you sell with your face on it and s***?" 

'Remind me again why we in this s***. Can you remind me again why we in this s***? Since when [is] making music about getting rich?' he asked mid-tirade.

'Since when [is] making art about getting rich?... Remind me again why we in this s***. Remind me again why the Grammys couldn't suck my d***,' he concluded.

Bragging rights: His wife Kim broke the news of his upcoming performance with a tweet on Monday night with a snap of Kanye's awards case packed full of 21 Grammys

Bragging rights: His wife Kim broke the news of his upcoming performance with a tweet on Monday night with a snap of Kanye's awards case packed full of 21 Grammys

Reunited: The last time Kanye attended the Grammys in 2009 he shared a snap with Paul McCartney, who he has recently collaborated with

Reunited: The last time Kanye attended the Grammys in 2009 he shared a snap with Paul McCartney, who he has recently collaborated with

GRAMMY AWARDS 2015 WINNERS LIST

Album Of The Year

Beck, Morning Phase - WINNER 

Beyonce, Beyonce

Ed Sheeran, x

Sam Smith, In the Lonely Hour

Pharrell Williams, Girl

 

Best New Artist

Sam Smith - WINNER

Bastille

Iggy Azalea

Brandy Clark

Haim 

 

Record Of The Year

Stay With Me (Darkchild Version), Sam Smith - WINNER

 Fancy, Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX

Chandelier, Sia 

Shake It Off, Taylor Swift

All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor

 

Song Of The Year

Stay With Me (Darkchild Version), Sam Smith - WINNER

Chandelier, Sia

All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor

Shake It Off, Taylor Swift 

Take Me to Church," Hozier

 

Best Rap Album

The Marshall Mathers LP2, Eminem - WINNER

The New Classic, Iggy Azalea

Because the Internet, Childish Gambino

Nobody's Smiling, Common 

Oxymoron, ScHoolboy Q

Blacc Hollywood, Wiz Khalifa

 

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Say Something, A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera - WINNER

Fancy, Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX

A Sky Full of Stars, Coldplay 

Bang Bang, Ariana Grande, Jessie J & Nicki Minaj

Dark Horse, Katy Perry ft. Juicy J

 

Best Rap Performance

i, Kendrick Lamar - WINNER 

3005, Childish Gambino

0 to 100/The Catch Up, Drake

Rap God, Eminem 

All I Need Is You, Lecrae

 

Best Alternative Music Album

St. Vincent, St. Vincent - WINNER

This Is All Yours, alt-J

Reflektor, Arcade Fire

Melophobia, Cage the Elephant 

Lazaretto, Jack White

 

Best Rock Album

Morning Phase, Beck - WINNER

Ryan Adams, Ryan Adams 

Turn Blue, The Black Keys

Hypnotic Eye, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Songs of Innocence, U2

 

Best Rock Song

Ain't It Fun, Paramore - WINNER 

Blue Moon, Beck

Fever, The Black Keys

Gimme Something Good, Ryan Adams

Lazaretto, Jack White

 

Best Country Album

Platinum, Miranda Lambert - WINNER

Riser, Dierks Bentley

The Outsiders, Eric Church

The Way I'm Livin', Lee Ann Womack

12 Stories, Brandy Clark 

 

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

The Monster, Eminem ft. Rihanna - WINNER

Blak Majik, Common ft. Jhené Aiko 

Tuesday, I Love Makonnen ft. Drake

Studio, ScHoolboy Q ft. BJ The Chicago Kid

Bound 2, Kanye West & Charlie Wilson

 

Best Rap Song

i, Kendrick Lamar - WINNER

Anaconda, Nicki Minaj

Bound 2, Kanye West & Charlie Wilson 

We Dem Boyz, Wiz Khalifa

0 to 100/The Catch Up, Drake

 

Best Country Song

I'm Not Gonna Miss You, Glen Campbell - WINNER

American Kids, Kenny Chesney

Automatic, Miranda Lambert

Give Me Back My Hometown, Eric Church 

Meanwhile Back at Mama's, Tim McGraw ft. Faith Hill

 

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

Gentle On My Mind, The Band Perry - WINNER

Somethin' Bad, Miranda Lambert with Carrie Underwood

Day Drinking, Little Big Town

Meanwhile Back At Mama's, Tim McGraw ft. Faith Hill

Raise 'Em Up, Keith Urban ft. Eric Church

 

Best Country Solo Performance

Something In the Water, Carrie Underwood - WINNER

Give Me Me Back My Hometown, Eric Church

Invisible, Hunter Hayes

Automatic, Miranda Lambert 

Cop Car, Keith Urban

 

Best Pop Vocal Album

In the Lonely Hour, Sam Smith - WINNER

Ghost Stories, Coldplay

Bangerz, Miley Cyrus

My Everything, Ariana Grande

Prism, Katy Perry

x, Ed Sheeran 

 

Best Urban Contemporary Album

G I R L, Pharrell Williams - WINNER

Sail Out, Jhene Aiko

Beyonce, Beyonce

X, Chris Brown

Mali Is, Mali Music 

Best Dance/Electronic Album

Syro, Aphex Twin - WINNER

While (1, Deadmaus

Nabuma Rubberband, Little Dragon

Do It Again, Röyksopp & Robyn

Damage Control, Mat Zo

 

Best Pop Solo Performance

Happy, Pharrell Williams - WINNER

All of Me, John Legend

Chandelier, Sia

Stay With Me, Sam Smith

Shake It Off, Taylor Swift 

 

Best Reggae Album

Ziggy Marley, Fly Rasta - WINNER

Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Back on the Controls

Sean Paul, Full Frequency

Shaggy, Out of Many, One Music

Sly & Robbie & Spicy Chocolate, The Reggae Power

Soja, Amid the Noise and the Haste

 

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Cheek to Cheek, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett - WINNER

Sending You a Little Christmas, Johnny Mathis

Nostalgia, Annie Lennox

Partners, Barbra Streisand

Night Songs, Barry Manilow

 

Best Americana Album

The River & The Thread, Rosanne Cash - WINNER

Terms of My Surrener, John Hiatt

Bluesamericana, Keb' Mo'

A Dotted Line, Nickel Creek

Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, Sturgill Simpson

 

Best Spoken Word Album

Diary of a Mad Diva, Joan Rivers - WINNER

Actors Anonymous, James Franco

A Call to Action, Jimmy Carter

Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America, John Waters

A Fighting Chance, Elizabeth Warren 

We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration and the Power of Song, Gloria Gaynor

 

Best Gospel Album

Help, Erica Campbell - WINNER

Amazing, Ricky Dillard & New G

Withholding Nothing: Live, William McDowell

Forever Yours, Smokie Norful

Vintage Worship, Anita Wilson

 

Best Rock Performance

Lazaretto, Jack White - WINNER

Gimme Something Good, Ryan Adams

Do I Wanna Know?, Arctic Monkeys

Blue Moon, Beck

Fever, The Black Keys 

 

Best Metal Performance

The Last In Line, Tenacious D - WINNER

Neon Knights, Anthrax

High Road, Mastodon

Heartbreaker, Motörhead

The Negative One, Slipknot 

 

Best R&B Performance

Drunk In Love, Beyoncé ft. Jay Z - WINNER

New Flame, Chris Brown ft. Usher & Rick Ross

It's Your World, Jennifer Hudson ft. R. Kelly

Like This, Ledisi

Good Kisser, Usher

 

Best R&B Song

Drunk In Love, Beyonce ft. Jay Z - WINNER

Good Kisser, Usher

New Flame, Chris Brown ft. Usher & Rick Ross

Options (Wolfjames Version), Luke James ft. Rick Ross

The Worst, Jhené Aiko

 

Best R&B Album

Love, Marriage & Divorce, Toni Braxton & Babyface -WINNER

Islander, Bernhoft

Lift Your Spirit, Aloe Blacc 

Black Radio 2, Robert Glasper Experiment

Give The People What They Want, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

 

Best Dance Recording

Rather Be, Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne - WINNER

Never Say Never, Basement Jaxx 

F for You, Disclosure ft. Mary J. Blige

I Got U, Duke Dumont ft. Jax Jones

Faded, Zhu

 

Best Latin Pop Album

Tangos, Ruben Blades - WINNER

Elypse, Camila

Raiz, Lila Downs, Niña Pastori & Soledad Pastorutti

Loco de Amor, Juanes

Gracias Por Estar Aqui, Marco Antonio Solis

 

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

Frozen - WINNER

Guardians of the Galaxy

American Hustle 

Get On Up: The James Brown Story

The Wolf of Wall Street

 

Best Music Video

Happy, Pharrell Williams - WINNER

We Exist, Arcade Fire

Turn Down for What, DJ Snake & Lil Jon

Chandelier, Sia 

The Golden Age, Woodkid ft. Max Richter

 

Best Music Film

20 Feet From Stardom, Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer & Judith Hill - WINNER

Beyoncé & Jay Z: On The Run Tour, Beyoncé & Jay Z

Ghost Stories, Coldplay 

Metallica: Through The Never, Metallica

The Truth About Love Tour: Live From Melbourne, Pink 

 

 

 

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