“She’s won the most Grammys but never won one for Album of the Year,” raged Jay-Z.
Jay-Z won the “Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. When the US rapper came on stage to accept the award accompanied by his daughter Blue Ivy, the 54-year-old first thanked him profusely for the honor, but then complained that his wife Beyoncé had already received dozens of awards Won Grammys, but have never received the trophy for the most important award – that for “Album of the Year”. An absurdity for him. Which is why, in addition to the Grammy jury, he also attacked other nominees in his speech.
“Some of you don’t belong in that category.”
Specifically, Jay-Z said: “She has won the most Grammys but never won one for Album of the Year. That doesn’t work. Think about it: most Grammys. Never won album of the year. […] Some of you will go home feeling robbed. Some of you may be robbed. Some of you don’t belong in this category.” Who he meant with his swipe at the end remains unclear.
After receiving much applause from the audience for his words, the musician explained his direct criticism by saying that he always tells the truth whenever he gets nervous. He then encouraged all artists to keep going until they were finally properly noticed and awarded: “Show yourself until you are given all the awards that you think you deserve. […] Until you’re called a genius.”
Jay-Z’s speech at the 2024 Grammys:
That’s why Jay-Z got the “Dr. Dre Global Impact Award”
During the televised 2024 Grammy ceremony, host Trevor Noah presented the rapper with his award to celebrate his musical achievements. With the award of “Dr. Dre Global Impact Award honors Black music creators whose commitment and art has a major impact on the industry.
Throughout his career, Jay-Z has won 24 Grammys and received 88 nominations. The rapper won his first Grammy for Best Rap Album for VOL. 2… HARD KNOCK LIFE in 1998. He is currently tied with Kanye West as the rapper with the most Grammy wins in history.