Benson Boone just gave the 2025 Grammys way more than anyone bargained for—because in the middle of his performance, he treated fans to a legendary crotch grab that has now taken over the internet.
The 22-year-old heartthrob took the stage at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night (February 2) to perform his hit single, Beautiful Things, but honestly? The most beautiful thing might’ve been the unplanned(?) crotch action that had social media gasping, sweating, and reconsidering their life choices.
Let’s break this iconic moment down:
Benson started his performance casually sitting in the audience, looking like a proper gentleman in a tuxedo. But before you could say “Best New Artist,” Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser ripped that tux right off his body like it was a clearance sale at a strip club. Beneath it? A bedazzled electric blue suit that screamed, I’m here to slay.
Then came the grab heard ‘round the world.
At some point during the performance, Benson reached down, took hold of the goods, and—BOOM—history was made. Within minutes, Twitter was flooded with reactions ranging from thirsty AF to clutching pearls in shock.
One fan tweeted:
“Benson Boone just changed my entire brain chemistry with that move. I fear I am no longer the same person I was 10 minutes ago.”
Another simply wrote:
“Sir. HANDS WHERE WE CAN SEE THEM.”
Sadly, Benson didn’t take home the Best New Artist award (congrats to Chappell Roan!), but let’s be real—he did win the award for Most Rewound Moment on the Internet.
Check out the performance below and try not to faint.
Benson Boone's perf grabbed me. pic.twitter.com/KzHEf1Zs2e
— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) February 3, 2025
Benson Boone performs "Beautiful Things" at the 2025 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/OZEXmxHiji
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 3, 2025