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Published on 2024-02-10 08:27:16
The 66th edition of the Grammys, which was held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, was a night filled with drama, controversy, and unexpected events. From the pre-show at the Peacock Theatre to the main event at the Crypto.com Arena, the 2024 Grammys made headlines for various reasons.
One of the most controversial moments of the evening involved rapper Nicki Minaj. The Recording Academy announced ‘Barbie World’ by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice as the winner of the Best Rap Song category on their website and social media handles, only to later delete the announcement and declare Killer Mike’s ‘Scientists & Engineers’ as the rightful winner without any explanation or apology. This move angered fans of Nicki Minaj, who has yet to win a Grammy in her over two-decade-long career, and added to the controversy surrounding the awards show.
Another unexpected moment came from American hip-hop legend Jay-Z, who used his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award to criticize the Recording Academy for its judgment. Jay-Z pointed out that despite his wife, Beyoncé, being the most awarded person in Grammy history, she has never won the Album of the Year category, calling into question the Academy’s decision-making process and accusing them of robbing deserving nominees.
The drama continued as rapper Killer Mike was arrested shortly after winning three Grammy awards. He was reportedly taken away in handcuffs and booked for misdemeanor battery, raising questions about the incident and adding to the controversy surrounding the evening.
The awards show also saw Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, and others miss out on winning in their respective categories, leading to outrage and accusations of deliberate snubbing from their compatriots. Some called for a boycott of the Grammys, alleging that the Recording Academy was using African artists for promotion and did not care about African music.
Overall, the 2024 Grammys were defined by controversy and unexpected events, overshadowing the celebration of musical talent that is typically associated with the awards show. From Nicki Minaj’s Grammy snub to Jay-Z’s outburst and the arrest of Killer Mike, the evening was filled with drama that left a lasting impact on the music industry.
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