Lady Gaga was recognized with the Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards and delivered a powerful message.
During her acceptance speech, the “Abracadabra” singer thanked many people that made her the artist that she is today, including her two Italian-American grandmothers.
“They didn’t invent technology or art, they invented possibility, shaping the future with nothing more than their minds,” Gaga said, accepting her award. “Those women, my ancestors, they’re the greatest innovators that I’ve ever known.”
The singer also named a whole list of artists that have inspired her through the years including, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Carole King, Elton John, Lady Starlight, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, and Char.
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Gaga also thanked her dear friend Tony Bennett “who taught me to embrace the classics but never be bound by them.”
Gaga could not forget about her fanbase known as the Little Monsters, saying, “Thank you for always seeing me so clearly from the Fame to the Mayhem because you saw me, I learned to see myself.”
The LGBTQ+ community has always embraced Lady Gaga and have connected with her over the years with her messages of inclusivity.
“You taught me bravery before the world was ready to listen,” Lady Gaga said of the community. “You have changed the world for the better and your courage fuels mine every single day.”
Lady Gaga dedicates #iHeartAwards2025 to LGBTQ+ community: “You taught me bravery before the world was ready to listen. You have changed the world for the better and your courage feels mine every single day.” pic.twitter.com/gBSmi5Ewlw
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Lady Gaga ended her acceptance speech dedicating a message to artists “who’s ever been told they’re different, complicated or too much,” advising them to “please never change,” and adding, “Break the mold. The world doesn’t need another copy, it desperately needs your original.”
Lady Gaga: “To every artist who’s ever been told they’re different, complicated or too much — please, never change. Break the mold. The world doesn’t need another copy, it desperately needs your original.”#iHeartAwards2025 pic.twitter.com/ud3dPv2Iib
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