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Watch: 'Sinners' create beautiful chaos in 'I Lied to You' Oscars performance

A lively stage performance features several musicians playing guitars, including one in a vibrant patterned caftan, and a dancer in a red and orange outfit striking a pose.

Published by Sophie van Soest

16 Mar 2026

The first of only two performances at today's Oscars ceremony just set the bar HIGH! Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed an incredible live version of 'I Lied to You' from 'Sinners', featuring some serious star power - Shaboozey, Misty Copeland, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Alice Smith, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li and Eric Gales.

It was beautiful before turning into absolute chaos on stage - in the best way!

The stars of 'Sinners' recreated the Pierce the Veil scene from the 'Best Picture' nominated film.

Saadiq began the performance by strumming on a guitar before passing it to Caton, who sang the first verse with support from country singer and rapper Shaboozey.

The whole performance was inspired by inspired by 1930s and ’40s blues music - and it left us wanting MORE!

A whole ensemble joined the performance including ballet dancer, Misty Copeland, and traditional dancers from around the globe.

'Sinners' makes history at this year's 98th Academy Awards. The film isup for a whopping 16 nominations - the most EVER for a single film.

Nominations include Michael B. Jordan for 'Best Actor', Ryan Coogler for 'Best Director', 'Best Picture' and 'Best Original Song' with 'I Lied To You'.

Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami are still yet to perform 'Golden' from the hit Netflix film 'KPop Demon Hunters'. It'll be a hard performance to top, so we're excited to see what's to come.

Both songs are up for 'Best Original Song' later in the show. It's some tough competition this year!

Published by Sophie van Soest

16 Mar 2026