Nearly 30 Years Later, Eve Gets Her Long-Overdue Grammy For “You Got Me” Verse
Almost three decades after her voice helped define one of hip-hop’s most beloved records, Eve is finally holding the trophy that has long eluded her. During Grammy weekend, the Recording […] The post Nearly 30 Years Later, Eve Gets Her Long-Overdue Grammy For “You Got Me” Verse appeared first on Essence.
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By Okla Jones ·Updated January 30, 2026 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Almost three decades after her voice helped define one of hip-hop’s most beloved records, The Grammys fix a 27 year mistake and award Eve for her contribution on "You got me!" pic.twitter.com/B98ALN0mtu
— Blackish Press (@blackishpress) January 30, 2026“What is yours never can miss you, even 30 years later,” she added. “I’m truly grateful for this.” In the years that followed the success of The Roots’ seminal record, the Philadelphia native has built a career spanning chart-topping singles, film and television roles, and a lasting imprint on hip-hop culture.
She was honored alongside fellow artists including Brandy, Pharrell Williams, and Kirk Franklin at the Recording Academy Honors, as the organization highlighted influential contributions across music. For Eve, the moment marked a personal milestone and an official close to a chapter that began more than 25 years ago, with her name now permanently attached to the legacy of “You Got Me.”
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