Unlike music legends like David Bowie, Maurice White, Glenn Frey, and Lionel Richie, the late star's contribution to music was noted in the Grammys in Memoriam segment rather than a single tribute to Cole.
"We lost so many greats but Natalie Cole 1st African American to win Best New Artist deserved a tribute #Grammys #BHM," actress Holly Robinson Peete tweeted after the awards show.
Chris Witherspoon echoed similar sentiments, tweeting "Natalie Cole... 9 Grammys and only gets a photo in a remembrance montage. David Bowie... 1 Grammy and he received a 7 minute tribute #GRAMMYs."