Iranian pop singer Shervin Hajipour, whose song "Baraye" became an anthem for ongoing protests in Iran, won a new special merit category recognizing a song for social change at the Grammy Awards.
Videos circulated online of the visibly emotional Hajipour wiping away tears after the announcement was made by Jill Biden.
He faces possible prison time for his song, which cites reasons young Iranians have protested against the country's ruling theocracy.
Iranian pop singer Shervin Hajipour has won a Grammy for his protest song "Baraye," which has become an anthem for ongoing protests in Iran.
The song lists the reasons why young Iranians have protested against the theocracy ruling the country, including "dancing in the streets" and "the fear we feel when we kiss.
" Hajipour won a special merit Grammy for a song promoting social change, and was shown weeping in a video after the announcement of his win.
He faces possible imprisonment for his song, which has upset Iran's conservative rulers.
The New York Times describes Hajipour as a "relatively unknown young pop singer," whereas the Gulf News highlights his legal challenges, noting that Hajipour "faces possible prison time for his song."