The singer made history as the first female artist to win the award two years in a row.
But the young singer continued her awards show tradition of saying that another nominee deserved the win instead.
“This is really embarrassing for me.
Billie Eilish and Finneas at the Grammys.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
“I was like, it’s hers!
You had a year that I think is un-toppable.
You’re a queen.
I want to cry thinking about how much I love you.
You’re so beautiful, you’re so talented.
You deserve everything in the world.
I think about you constantly.
I root for you always.
You deserve it, honestly.
Genuinely, this goes to her.
Can we just cheer for Megan Thee Stallion, yo?”
The crowd erupted in applause at Eilish’s request as Megan hid her face in her hands.
“But thank you also,” Eilish continued.
“I really do appreciate this.
Thank you to the Academy, thank you to Ringo, I love you.
I love my team, thank you for seeing me.
Thank you to my brother Finneas.
Thanks for doing this.
I love you.”
Check out thefull list of winnersat the 2021 Grammy Awards.
