Janelle Monáe wasn't making an acceptance speech but rather introducing a performance by Kesha. The introduction started out as a strong call-out in sync with the #TimesUp movement, but it soon turned into a call for working together to create a better future.
"Just as we have the power to shape culture, we also have the power to undo the culture that does not serve us well. So, let's work together, women and men, as a united music industry committed to creating more safe work environments, equal pay, and access for all women."