Tems, 27, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, was nominated for Best Original Song for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever track Lift Me Up.

Her white gown that wrapped around her head was criticised after a screenshot showed a guest craning his neck of get a view of the stage.

Many on social media criticised the singer for being "rude".

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Tem's dress was made by Ukrainian-born fashion designer Lessja Verlingieri of Lever Couture.

The singer won a Grammy award in February in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U with Future and Drake.