22-year-old singer-songwriter Benson Boone sprang into the limelight last year when he released one of the biggest pop hits of 2024 — “Beautiful Things” — a #1 in 20 countries and his first single to go 100% viral.
We’ve all heard its iconic chorus before. But when Benson performed the smash hit at the 2025 Grammys last month, he used every trick in the book (as well as the rogue tactics of a TikTok star) to make sure this one-hit wonder went down like no other in pop history. And it certainly paid off — his viral Grammys performance has already amassed over 6.6 million views in a matter of weeks!
From the get-go, Benson’s gig is like no other performance at the Grammys this year. Seated in the audience, he pulls a mic from the inner pocket of his sleek black tuxedo and starts his song from the midst of the star-studded audience, trailing around the stars until two blonde ladies rip off his suit to reveal a sparkly, duck egg blue two-piece.
Then, just as his chorus builds up to its explosive drop, Benson unsuspectingly trots up the steps to the main stage before jumping on the grand piano and front-flipping off it in a perfectly timed musical moment. It’s the stuff of Grammy legend, and Music Man readers are going to want to watch this one back a couple of times in awe and envy!
Benson’s quick set continues like any other music gig — a full band matched with their outrageously good vocalist, who knows no chill when it comes to hitting glass-breaking high notes and seductively low tones, all while capturing electric energy through his music. Despite the mountainous pressure piled on this live and prestigious performance, Benson absolutely slays this set, his pitch-perfect and authentic vocals sounding just like the record.
As the final, grand chorus kicks off, Benson reprises his myth-making musical front-flip a second time, right before conquering an epic, elongated high note that would leave any average singer breathless, even without the high-energy gymnastics just seconds before.
Benson might have lost out on his one Grammy Award nomination this year (Best New Artist, which was awarded to Chappell Roan), but judging by the genuine applause and whistles from his celeb crowd, Benson stunned the entire entertainment scene with this single, game-changing performance.
And it wasn’t just the celebs in the Grammys audience. Earlier this March, Mark Zuckerberg (of all people) hired out Benson Boone’s glittered suit, conveniently colored in Facebook blue, so he could recreate that iconic Grammys performance for his wife Chan’s 40th birthday party, including the strip-tease moment. The evidence is on Mark’s Instagram page, which you can check out at your own risk of visceral cringe.
Benson Boone has undoubtedly solidified his status as a striking new force in the music scene. With his dramatic Grammy performance and chart-topping hit, “Beautiful Things,” he’s shown the world he’s far from a one-hit-wonder. To dive deeper into Benson’s journey and explore his dynamic artistic expression, don’t miss the links below.