Jay-Z Questions Why Beyoncé Holds Most Grammys But Hasn’t Won AOTY

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 Global Impact Award — and Hov went up there to just accept together with his daughter, Blue Ivy, by his facet … and with Bey trying on from the viewers.

Jay-Z went on to deal with his historical past with the Grammys — together with emotions he is skilled over time the place he thought it might be price boycotting, for one motive 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 isn’t excellent, the Recording Academy can a minimum of try towards being higher — and he urged the award present had gotten higher in recent times.

Then got here some stress … Jay singled out Beyonce and stated 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 Year.

Jay harped on this level a bit longer … saying one factor would not observe with the opposite.

It was a bit awkward, little doubt — as a result of he principally 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 carried out airing his grievances simply but although.

Jay went on to say that some individuals there within the constructing will go residence feelin robbed — and in some circumstances, he stated they could be proper … however in others, not a lot. In truth, Jay stated 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 identified — he thinks Bey ought to be extra celebrated than she already is … and his recommendation to her (and others) was to simply to maintain displaying up.