This past weekend, young singer and songwriter Billie Eilish won a total of 5 grammys, which is astounding for an upcoming artist at her age. Eilish’s genre of music does not form to any one style, but can be best categorized as alternative pop, electropop, and indie pop. At the age of 18, she has achieved outstanding accomplishments. The artist is known for wearing baggy designer clothes, while creating a unique style for herself. In the picture of the week by The Atlantic, she is seen with neon green roots, and a rhinestoned Gucci tracksuit. This is not atypical of Eilish, as followers of her expect seemingly outlandish outfits. The argument of this photo presents that at her core, Eilish is humble which is represented through the pausing to reflect amidst the excitement of the events of the night. Even for someone with a large fan base and incredible accomplishments, the fame does not go to her head.
Following the Grammys, backlash took place surrounding Eilish’s 5 grammys. Even in school the next day, many were shocked at the sheer number of awards she received. These people thought that other artists deserved recognition at the ceremony, but instead, the sole spotlight was on Eilish. Personally, I think that Billie Eilish’s music is overrated and that there were a lot of other talented artists that were very capable of winning some of the awards that she took home. Despite this, I can appreciate Eilish’s drive and passion, and I can admire that for the young age of 18, her passion for her work is unmatched and her hard work is undeniable. In efforts to form a conclusion, Eilish is deserving of everything she is given due to her work ethic, yet I think other artists should have a share of the spotlight with young Eilish.
Picture Below: from The Atlantic’s Photo of the Week Collective
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