Rihanna's Grammy performance SLAMMED as fans cry: 'Take her off stage'

RIHANNA's performance at the 60th Grammy Awards caused a stir.

By Olivia-anne Cleary /

The singer took to the stage to perform at the Grammy Awards 2018, hosted in New York City's Madison Square Gardens.

Joining DJ Khaled, 42, and Bryson Tiller, 25, to perform their hit 2017 track Wild Thoughts, Rihanna turned heads in a sizzling ensemble.

Wearing a plunging pink dress, which flaunted both her cleavage and legs, the 29-year-old undoubtedly set pulses racing.

But while her appearance wowed fans, the starlet's vocal performance received a lot of criticism online.

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RIHANNA GRAMMYS PERFORMANCE: The singer was slammed over her vocal efforts during Wild Thoughts

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    GROUP SHOT: The starlet was joined on stage by DJ Khaled and Bryson Tiller

    Taking to Twitter, fans shared their reviews of Rihanna's — born Robyn Rihanna Fenty — singing, and they didn't mince their words.

    One disgruntled viewer wrote: "Please take Rihanna off the stage."

    Another said: "I give credit when its due and Rihanna did not perform the assignment."

    In agreement, one Twitter user remarked: "We all love Rihanna, but that singing..."

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      “Please take Rihanna off the stage”

      A Twitter user

      "Rihanna looks alone will make you forget about that voice. Whew, lol," a viewer quipped.

      Making reference to the song title, a quick-witter fan said: "Rihanna voice sounding like wild thoughts at the Grammys!"

      Adding to the criticism, one viewer noted: "Rihanna sounds like she was struggling and that's that."

      However, while many took aim at the singer's efforts, other were quick to defend her.

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        STRUGGLING? Many viewers felt Rihanna had trouble hitting the high notes

        One supporter reasoned: "Can y'all shut up? I know y'all heard Rihanna sing Love on The Brain live and sounded amazing.

        "Wild Thoughts isn't a song to show case vocals."

        In agreement, an admirer of the singer posted: "Rihanna did good!"

        Hosted by James Corden, 39, the Grammys returned to its native New York tonight for the first time since 2003.

        Having been held in Los Angeles for the past few years, musicians celebrated the new venue for tonight's proceedings.

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        Record of the year
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        Song of the year
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        Country album
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        Best comedy album
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        Best rap album

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        Best pop solo performance
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        Best new artist
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        Best rap/sung performance

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        Best dance recording
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        Best Dance/Electronic Album
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        Best Rock Performance
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        Best Metal Performance

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        Best rock song
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        Pop vocal album
        ÷ (Divide) – Ed Sheeran - WINNER

        Pop duo/group performance
        Feel It Still – Portugal The Man - WINNER

        Best R&B performance
        That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars - WINNER

        Best R&B song

        Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like - WINNER

        Best rap performance
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        Best R&B album
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        Best country solo performance
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        Best country song
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        Best urban contemporary album
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        Best music video
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