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Women reign at glitzy Grammys gala that also makes rap history

Rapper Cardi B at the Grammys gala.

A bold streak of feminism ran through the Grammys gala on Sunday, as women artists dominated in the competition and on the concert stage -- while rappers Cardi B and Childish Gambino delivered a history-making night for hip-hop.

Gambino, the musical alter ego of actor Donald Glover -- posted four big wins for his provocative hit "This Is America," but did not attend the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

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