Which act had a Grammy Award revoked after a lip-syncing scandal?

Milli Vanilli had its Grammy Award revoked after a lip-syncing scandal.

The duo won the 1990 Grammy for Best New Artist, but the Recording Academy withdrew the award after it became public that Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus had not provided the vocals heard on their recordings. It was the first time a Grammy had been rescinded.

The controversy centered on the production of Milli Vanilli’s debut album and their live performances. Studio singers had supplied the recorded vocals, while Morvan and Pilatus performed publicly as the act’s frontmen.

The episode remains one of the most unusual events in Grammy history. It also demonstrates why Best New Artist is judged on an artist’s overall work and public impact, while later eligibility and award-integrity rules can affect the result.