Jay-Z Calls Out Grammy Snubs of Beyoncé in Viral Speech

The rapper's comments at the Grammy Awards highlight the Recording Academy's history of overlooking Black artists and Beyoncé's lack of Album of the Year wins.

Jay-Z criticized the Grammy Awards for their history of snubbing Black artists and specifically called out the lack of Album of the Year wins for Beyoncé.
Kelly Rowland expressed pride in Jay-Z's speech, emphasizing its importance for making artists feel seen and heard.
Beyoncé, the most awarded artist in Grammy history with 32 wins, has never won Album of the Year despite multiple nominations.
The speech sparked discussions about the Recording Academy's voting process and the broader issue of recognition for Black artists.
Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé's father, suggested that record labels also play a role in the snubs, pointing to decisions on category nominations.