Overview

• 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.