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Jay-Z stored it actual on the Grammys — throughout his acceptance speech, he defended Beyoncé … suggesting she oughta have extra wins herself, together with the long-elusive high prize.
The Roc Nation honcho was given an honorary statuette Sunday evening dubbed the Dr. Dre International Impression Award — and Hov went up there to just accept along with his daughter, Blue Ivy, by his aspect … and with Bey trying on from the viewers.
Jay-Z went on to handle his historical past with the Grammys — together with emotions he is skilled over time the place he thought it might be value boycotting, for one motive or one other.
That led him to mainly 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 at the least try towards being higher — and he steered the award present had gotten higher in recent times.
Then got here some pressure … Jay singled out Beyonce and mentioned some issues the Grammy voters do would 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 12 months.
Jay harped on this level slightly longer … saying one factor would not observe with the opposite.
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It was slightly awkward, little doubt — as a result of he mainly articulated a gripe Beyoncé followers have lengthy aired out about her constantly being snubbed on the Grammys … together with as lately as final yr, 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 finished airing his grievances simply but although.
Jay went on to say that some individuals there within the constructing will go house feelin robbed — and in some instances, he mentioned they could be proper … however in others, not a lot. The truth is, Jay mentioned a few of the artists that have been nominated did not even should 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 must be extra celebrated than she already is … and his recommendation to her (and others) was to only to maintain displaying up.
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We’ll see if Bey can snag that coveted Album of the 12 months award one in every of nowadays — or if Jay’s phrases right here simply go ignored. Like he mentioned, all these items is topic … no ensures. 🤷🏽♂️