- Jennifer Lopez performed as part of a Motown tribute with Smokey Robinson and Ne-Yo at the 61st Grammys , which took place on Sunday at Los Angeles' Staples Center.
- The singer and entertainer faced backlash, and viewers felt that a black artist should have led the performance since the Motown record label propelled the careers of many soulful African-American artists.
- Speaking to "Entertainment Tonight," Lopez explained that as a child, her mom used to play Motown tracks for her and her siblings.
- "The thing about music is that it inspires all," she said. "Any type of music can inspire any type of artist. You can't tell people what to love. You can't tell people what they can and can't do, what they should sing or not sing. You gotta do what's in your heart."
Jennifer Lopez responded after facing backlash for performing a Motown tribute at the 61st Grammys .