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Jay-Z saved it actual on the Grammys — throughout his acceptance speech, he defended Beyoncé … suggesting she oughta have extra wins herself, together with the long-elusive prime prize.
The Roc Nation honcho was given an honorary statuette Sunday night time dubbed the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award — and Hov went up there to just accept along with his daughter, Blue Ivy, by his facet … and with Bey wanting on from the viewers.
Jay-Z went on to handle his historical past with the Grammys — together with emotions he is skilled through the years the place he thought it would be price boycotting, for one cause or one other.
That led him to principally get to the purpose that he and his contemporaries simply need the Grammys to get it proper … even when it is not excellent, the Recording Academy can no less than try towards being higher — and he urged the award present had gotten higher lately.
Then got here some pressure … Jay singled out Beyonce and mentioned some issues the Grammy voters do does not make sense — together with giving her essentially the most Grammy awards ever (Bey holds the report at 32 whole) … however not giving her the crème de la crème, Album of the Year.
Jay harped on this level a bit of longer … saying one factor does not observe with the opposite.
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It was a bit of awkward, little question — as a result of he principally articulated a gripe Beyoncé followers have lengthy aired out about her repeatedly being snubbed on the Grammys … together with as lately as final 12 months, when Harry Styles took ATOY over ‘Renaissance.’
Her loyal base has been outraged earlier than, however now … it is apparent that it bothers Jay — and, presumably, Bey herself as effectively. Jigga wasn’t executed airing his grievances simply but although.
Jay went on to say that some folks there within the constructing will go dwelling feelin robbed — and in some circumstances, he mentioned they might be proper … however in others, not a lot. In truth, Jay mentioned among the artists that had been nominated did not even need to be within the class.
That spurred a refrain of oohs/ahhhs, however he did not identify any names. It was spicy, although.
Anyway, Jay spoke his piece and made it recognized — he thinks Bey ought to be extra celebrated than she already is … and his recommendation to her (and others) was to only to maintain exhibiting up.
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We’ll see if Bey can snag that coveted Album of the Year award considered one of today — or if Jay’s phrases right here simply go ignored. Like he mentioned, all these things is topic … no ensures. 🤷🏽♂️
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