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She swayed backward on a chair and didn’t fall.

A very pregnant Beyonce was easily among the most highly-anticipated performers of the 2017 Grammys, transforming the stage into what was essentially the biggest baby shower in history.

The pop icon, who is having twins, was introduced by her mother, Tina Knowles. “Ladies and gentleman, with a mother’s pride, Beyonce,” Knowles announced. It was the perfect framing for what the contemporary music industry and delirious fans worldwide got to experience at this moment in her career. Beyonce has long been Queen Bey, but on Sunday night, and as she continues to raise her family, she’s the queen mother.

The singer triumphantly delivered a gravity defying two-song section from her multiple-nominee lightning rod album “Lemonade.”

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For the first time live, she performed “Love Drought,” a dreamy ballad about calling a truce in a relationship plagued by betrayal, and “Sandcastles,” about the inability to walk away from true love.

Before she sang a single note, the star read a spoken-word poem against a video package that she interacted with live — a sort of video art set she sampled at last year’s Tidal streaming concert in Brooklyn.

“Do you remember being born?” the singer asked. At one point, there were images of three generations of her family, including her mother, and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

And of course, fans went wild all over social media.

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Here is a sampling of Twitter reactions:

Do NOT try this at home.#Beyonce #grammys2017 pic.twitter.com/HIfSndUAdB

— Elz Panero (@ElzPanero) February 13, 2017

Beyoncé looking like a GODDESS ???? #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/Ihbn0LcEV1

— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) February 13, 2017

what did we do to deserve Beyoncé

— #SWEETSEXYSAVAGE (@Kehlani) February 13, 2017

how did beyonce just slay a performance with two babies in her stomach at the #GRAMMYs why do I have so much more appreciation for her

— devin cor(winning!) (@devvincorrwin) February 13, 2017

Don't think I could trust anything as much as Beyoncé trusted this chair #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/OxySNTnO9M

— ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ (@explicitfvck) February 13, 2017

SHE'S SO CUTE AND CHUBBY I WANNA PINCH HER CHEEKS LOOK AT PREGNANT BEYONCÉ pic.twitter.com/syCz2OFYIA

— evy (@beyonseh) February 13, 2017

Black women are the purest form of art ✨ #Beyoncé #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/JcJNSoWT3E

— BrownSugaBabe ✨ (@LegendaryRootz) February 13, 2017

Let's just do the election over, have Beyoncé run, and get past all this chaos. pic.twitter.com/6HjuD217ty

— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 13, 2017

She's completely a beautiful goddess. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/T8MN2u9UM0

— Beyoncé Family (@BeyonceFamily) February 13, 2017

23 Grammys Red Carpet Looks Ranked, From Lady Gaga to Katy Perry (Photos)

See TheWrap's ranking of best to worst dressed, from Carrie Underwood to Laverne Cox.
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Chrissy Teigen stunned in her black number as she accompanied her husband John Legend to the award show.
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Carrie Underwood gets major props for her red gown with bell sleeves and a plunging neckline.
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The neck bundle is a little much, but Jennifer Lopez slays in this pink frock with a slit.
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Maren Morris did not take Best New Artist, but she certainly made an impression in this subtly sexy purple number.
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Despite some problems with a certain airline, it's clear that Jason Derulo's baggage made it through: The singer looks like a true showman in this three-piece and overcoat.
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This is an example of when a little bit goes a long way. Her outfit is very simple, but Kristin Cavallari looks stunning in a plunging neckline and high slit.
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"E!" host Giuliana Rancic looked cute in her white lace dress, although we could've done without the white belt.
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The dress itself is okay, but overall, Celine Dion looks gorgeous.
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Adele looks good in this dress, but we aren't wowed by the way the look was put together.
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Lea Michele's outfit is cool and her body looks amazing in it, but her eye makeup makes her look like a corpse.
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CeeLo Green looks silly, but you've gotta give him props for doing something this crazy.
Ryan Seacrest looks like a used car salesman in his velour brown jacket.
Heidi Klum is beautiful in this metallic dress, but it's way too casual for the Grammys.
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Nick Jonas may be a budding sex symbol, but this jacket looks more Dolly Parton than debonair.
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It's clear that the car ride to the Staples Center wasn't that forgiving on Taraji P. Henson's mini -- but the woman can wear anything.
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We're not really sure what Katy Perry was thinking in this metallic Tom Ford number.
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Sorry, Solange -- we tried taking a cue from your sister, but we can't seem to make lemonade out of this choice of yours.
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Dressed for his Sunday errands, Skrillex makes a pit stop at the Grammys.
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She's a beautiful girl with a crazy-good voice, but this convergence of trends -- cutouts, quilted, Balmain reminiscent nightmare -- just looks vulgar on Demi Lovato.
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When we tried to pinpoint what Santigold's outfit reminds us of, we came up with "going to church," "kinky '70s secretary" and "girls scout troop leader." There's a lot going on here and none of it is good.
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Of course, Lady Gaga marches to the beat of her own drum when it comes to fashion, but this is barely a look.

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"Orange is the New Black" star Laverne Cox is wearing a leather dress that looks like it's bearing staples to keep it together. Cox is usually dead-on trend, but this punk-inspired gown feels dated.
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Why, Girl Crush?
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