Lady Gaga wins three Grammys; Drake makes surprise appearance

LOS ANGELES — Drake surprised the music world Sunday when he emerged on the Grammy stage to accept the best rap song trophy, but told the room of musicians that winning awards isn’t necessary if you have real fans attending your concerts and singing your songs.

Drake, who rarely attends awards shows, won the honor for his massive hit “God’s Plan.”

“You’ve already won if you have people who are singing your songs word for word, if you’re a hero in your hometown,” he said at the Staples Center.

The Grammys kicked off with a group of powerful women, including Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga, describing the role of music in their lives — a display that came a year after female voices were somewhat muted at the 2018 ceremony. Gaga won three Grammys.