Grammy Awards 2024: Here's why Jay-Z and Trevor Noah are winning the internet (and we are here for it) - Entertainment.
Grammy Awards 2024: Here's why Jay-Z and Trevor Noah are winning the internet (and we are here for it)
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No award ceremony is complete without a little drama, and the 66th edition of the Grammys is no different. This year, not only were there some historic wins, but also a few controversial statements from the artists. Amidst these varied viral moments, we are here to discuss standout individuals whose presence has made us ponder the merit set for certain singers.
While Miley Cyrus bagged her first Grammy (in two decades), we saw Taylor Swift become the first artist to have four Album of the Year awards in Grammy's entire history. While the former was celebrated by her fans, the latter's win, especially Jay-Z's acceptance speech, puts a lot of things into perspective. After winning the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Jay-Z spoke about his wife, Beyonce, in his acceptance speech.
“I’m just saying, we want you all to get it right. We love y’all, we love y’all," the artist said. "We want you to get it right—or at least get it close to right," he said. "And obviously, it’s subjective… because it’s music and it’s opinion-based, but some things… I don't want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won Album of the Year. So even by your metrics, that doesn't work. Think about that. The most Grammys never won Album of the Year.”
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For the unversed, Beyonce is the most-nominated female artist in Grammy’s history, holding 88 nominations and 32 awards. Although she has been nominated on multiple occasions, she lost the Album of the Year title to Taylor Swift, Beck, Adele, and Harry Styles. Before Jay-Z, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs when she went to receive the Video of the Year.
This isn't the first time the Grammy has been called out by artists. The Weeknd and Drake are two more artists of color who went on record to talk about the institution's problematic history when it comes to recognizing and honoring POC singers.
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Beyonce's career has seen a rising chart, with the singer's work not only being commercially successful but also critically acclaimed. Moreover, fans were quick to point out how her albums such as Renaissance, Lemonade, Beyonce, and more are being beaten by works of white artists solely based on grossing by numbers. Naturally, the lack of credibility in the metric system at the Grammy is not only frustrating fans but also POC artists. Moreover, the Grammy is not about raising numbers; for that, you have the MTV and the VMA awards. It's high time that the Grammy changes its way, or many more artists of color will begin to boycott it.
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While one man defended another artist, there was another uplifting the crowd as a host: Trevor Noah.
Unlike Jo Koy at the Golden Globes, Noah's jokes have been respectful towards each artist, ensuring the artists enjoy their time. For instance, when Swift is late for the ceremony, Noah jokes about how she uplifts the "local economy of each table" she passes by, adding that Lionel Richie is now "Lionel Wealthy." Noah defended Swift following the backlash about the NFL cameras cutting to the starlet. Similarly, when Streep entered late, he praised her, saying: "This Grammy is gonna win an Oscar. I don’t know how, but we just did it. I’d like to thank both academies!” He also applauded Doja Cat, calling her Scarlet album the "best pieces of work" she has ever produced.
Noah and Koy's performances prove that one does not necessarily need to bring down a person, especially a woman, to make the crowd laugh. You can be respectful and still make the whole event even more engaging. As for Jay-Z's speech, let it serve as a reminder that despite the awards being around for over half a decade, racism is still prevalent in the most prestigious parts of society. We hope Noah returns as the Grammys host next year. As for Beyonce, we hope Queen Bee finally achieves the coveted title.
SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift takes home Album of the Year at Grammys for the fourth time, fans say ‘well deserved’
"Album of the Year: Midnights, Taylor Swift
ReplyDeleteRecord of the Year: "Flowers," Miley Cyrus.
What is the difference between an album and record?
I think Album is a collection of songs in one and a record is just one song. That is what it used to be pre-iTune days when music is still played on vinyl records.
DeleteA record and album were the same things back then.
DeleteLol people don't play 78 rpm records/albums to much these days.
DeleteI know, but thats why I'm asking.
DeleteOh.. that was last night? Oh well…
ReplyDeleteSo JZ is turning into Jada Pinkett Smith?
Beyoncé is a far better singer than Taylor Swift is or ever will be. Had she been white, she probably would have won the best album of the year. Billie Holliday, the greatest female Blues singer that ever lived also suffered from similar problems even though she was head and shoulders above her fellow white artists.
ReplyDeleteIt is all constructive racism, if you ask me.
No way.. Beyoncé is not even an artist. 100% manufactured in a lab.. no soul at all
DeleteConspicuous Consumption Award: America
ReplyDeleteBased on the nominations the music industry appears to be focused on songs by/about and for women.
ReplyDeleteI didn't watch the Grammys, my wife did and she said she usually enjoys it but didn't care much for it.
I'm admittedly an old guy who is driven nuts by talentless hacks who use auto-tune or heavily sample what artists have done before.
Taylor Swift # of albums = Frank Sinatra, maybe but she is no Frank Sinatra, never ever...
ReplyDeleteBilly Eilish is a female. Huh. Learn something new everyday. Now I'm wondering if I've heard any of her songs.
ReplyDeleteHer songs are usually quite morose. She and her brother are very talented but can be bit depressing for my taste.
DeleteThus far, Taylor Swift is the perfect product created by and for the entertainment industry for itself, that is pretty much it....
ReplyDeleteTalent aside, she embodies pretty, nice-white, safe, and likeability by most (especially teenybopper’s and little kids).
How could it possibly go wrong? She has managed (via non-stop daily and hourly in-your face media blitz coverage) to make billions upon billions of fans and ultimately dollars for the industry she was created for. Yes, they have succeeded once again.
For someone who hates capitalism and the "patriarchy," she's done pretty well under both.
DeleteDoes she have any songs with the weight of some by Tracy Chapman?
DeleteIsn't their combined net worth over a billion dollars? Just imagine what they could accomplish if they didn't live in such a ray-sis country.
ReplyDeleteWhat crigne-worthy speech. Talk about entitlement....almost as bad as his friend Kanye
ReplyDelete"Richest, most influential mogul of all disses other artists while accepting made up award and complaining about his wife (who he cheated on) not winning awards." At least he didn't slap anyone.
ReplyDeleteWell put
DeleteThe Rolling Stones NEVER get treated fairly by the Grammys
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe "Angry" was up for a Grammy, IMO "Whole Wide World" is by far the best song on the album.
DeleteDespite all the negative comments below, I must say I really enjoyed the show: Jay Z going off script to deliver some 'truth,' Joni Mitchell's well-produced performance, and Traci Chapman performing Fast Car with Luke Combs. Nice to see a bit of Taylor, America's sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteWell produced musical performances, Noah's hosting was excellent, and even the commercials were interesting - produced solely for the Grammy show.
Very entertaining and well done.
Tracy.
DeleteTraci, or Trazeeee, or TRCI would be a name for one of the lightweight flavor of the month singers that we'd get now.
"Bold speech" indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe Academy has nominated Beyoncé 88 times and given her 32 Grammys, yet her husband whines that there's a bias against her and that they're the victims here.
Beyoncé doesn't compose songs. She can't play a musical instrument or read music. She uses an army of songwriters and producers. She uses Autotune to keep her studio vocals on pitch, and Autocue to help her remember lyrics when performing live. She employs choreographers. She has unlimited financial resources.
Jay-Z moaning that it's unfair that she isn't awarded more prizes is just feeble.
Ouch!
DeleteNot far off. Several years ago we saw Beyonce at Staples Center. The entire show except for her greeting the audience and saying goodnight was pre-recorded. We were in a corporate suite and everyone agreed that the dancing was good but not one song or instrument (including performers pretending to play instruments) was live.
DeleteTracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Wonder showed what people like JAY Z are missing. The show was a great illustration of the difference between modern pop and the quality of the past. Jay Z rambled, tossed insults, and spoke poorly. I do agree, though, that the album his wife made about his cheating on her should have received more credit.
ReplyDeleteThe Grammys need to hire Will Smith to sit in the front row and take action during nonsensical moments like the one Jay Z gave us.
ReplyDeleteWith Jada directing the required punishment. LOL
DeleteWhile holding his award named after a black artist, Jay Z calls for more, more, more. When does it end?
ReplyDeleteHey Jay-Z - the whining is getting old. There was plenty of diversity among the winners. Nobody is discriminating against Beyonce.
ReplyDeleteHe needs to collect as much of that victimhood currency as possible.
DeleteSo this is the current criterion for quality: "the rebellion and impulsiveness that fuels the best popular music." Not beauty, not intelligence, not emotional depth, but rebellion and impulsiveness. Thank you. That goes a long way in explaining why so much of the pop scene today is a wasteland.
ReplyDeletePlease name some of the artists in the pop scene today (the “wasteland”) who exhibit “rebellion and impulsiveness” and “not beauty, not intelligence, not emotional depth". Thanks.
DeleteNews & Culture critic? What exactly is the job description?
ReplyDeleteHow much virtue signaling is the minimum required per article written?
What is the purpose of this article?
As I see it, you want more "moments that embodied the rebellion and impulsiveness that fuels the best popular music" and pump adrenaline into the show".
Do you want Thunderdome?
Seriously, one or two good songs doesn't make for a great album.
ReplyDeleteI agree and in the sixties they didn’t give rock and roll grammys
ReplyDeleteThe Rolling Stones didn’t get a Grammy until 1989
Over 25 years after they started
Come on Lorraine, so naive. He's just promoting his wife, his own music and solely Black artists. Nothing new here.
ReplyDeletePar for her course.
DeleteI found it rather ironic that Jay Z tells the academy to get it right after taking an award named for Dr Dre who has violently assaulted multiple women. The women must feel so betrayed by the academy and the dismissal of their abuse. Beyoncé is an enormous talent and she doesn't need her husband telling the academy to give her the best album award. With his daughter standing next to him he made it about what she hasn't won instead of celebrating the mother and daughter brilliantly performing together during their tour. It was disrespectful and will diminish the award if she does win best album. I'm quite sure she didn't appreciate the Kanye West moment again putting her in an awkward position. If I were her I would be furious. I was so struck by the amazing dancing of bothe mother and daughter on tour. That should have been what was talked about during his speech because she in an incredibly talented woman but also a mother who has raised a stellar young woman who she is obviously so devoted to. Shame on him for diminishing Beyonce's achievements with his daughter by his side.
ReplyDeleteActually, rap is garbage.
ReplyDeleteEvery genre in every era has its “garbage”, as well as its excellence. And some of that excellence gets dismissed as “garbage” simply because it doesn’t suit the taste of the listener.
DeleteAll of us love some genres and not others. Our preferences don’t mean some are garbage.
Actually...Ben Shapiro just came out with great rap song. Take a listen.
DeleteI found the show to be quite entertaining. The Grammy voting body isn't a monolith - whoever wins or is even nominated is meaningless for real music fans, so Jay-Z's comments fell flat for me. Bolstered by the fact that he introduced his daughter Blue Ivy as a Grammy winner (remind me what she has done that wasn't part of her parents' overbearing master plan to fashion her as her mother's successor?). That he can complain that his family doesn't have enough (or the 'right') Grammies onstage, as a literal billionaire, is the ultimate in privilege that has many Americans repulsed by celebrities and their self-aggrandizing award shows. Beyonce has a history of being accused of artistic theft and songwriting by committee, so it is hard to view her as an 'album' artist no matter what Jay-Z thinks. I thought Joni Mitchell's performance was great but she has quite a problematic history with blackface and racial insensitivity. Isn't Lizzo currently being sued for sexual harassment and body shaming? It's interesting that these moments were selected as highlights - seems messy enough for me if you're bothering to look critically at the show. I prefer to just enjoy the performances.
ReplyDeleteI thought Joni Mitchell's performance was great but she has quite a problematic history with blackface and racial insensitivity.... Oh, really, tell us more about it.
DeleteIt was about 50 years ago, to be fair.
Deletehttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/joni-mitchell-blackface/
When Beyonce can create a song herself without two dozen co-writers, then she can win album of the year. Otherwise, the award goes to people who are actual musicians, not a walking brand always crowing for undeserved accolades.
ReplyDeleteyea most of music? is Loops, Echo chamber parrot lyrics run thru Auto tune...and then glossed over with Sex, Wealth, and wanna be Thugs on drugs.
DeleteIt was a great show EXCEPT for Jay-Z. Such great performances and we're once again reminded of how delusional Beyonce loyalists remain. She doesn't write her own music, she doesn't choreograph, her voice is sub-par and she had trouble selling out only 2 shows at So-Fi. I get it, she has tons of corporate sponsors so they have to say she's getting cheated but enough is enough, she's vastly out of her league when it comes to album of the year, move on and let everyone enjoy the good music.
ReplyDeleteTrevor Noah, who?
ReplyDeleteI'm only seeing Jay Z
ReplyDeleteJay z man what an amazingly honest speech
ReplyDeleteIt actually is not an honest speech it's one thing to plug your wife but it's another to be realistic Beyonce is not now nor will she ever be the greatest first of all I can name just off the top of my 10 female entertainers with more talent now go ahead and respond so I can break it down for you to understand!!!! For one Janet Jackson will dance circles around her in her prime and she can actually sing do you want more??? I've got more just respond!!!!
Delete"y'all don't gotta clap at everything" took me the hell OUT 🤣🤣🤣
ReplyDeleteDon't forget "when I get nervous I tell the truth" 🤣🤣💀💀
Christina Applegate said the exact same thing during her speech 2 weeks ago at the Golden Globes. He's been taking notes.
Delete“When I get nervous I tell the truth” 😂 bars
ReplyDeleteThat needs to be on a T-shirt
DeleteI was saying that all day.
DeleteYou know rappers are going to start saying that.😂
Deleteits a pity he didnt tell the truth what he did on epstein island alongside B xd
DeleteThis why so many of them sitting in jail now! The homies get nervous and start telling the truth lmao. Talk all that gang gang shit and in the dark- a truth teller lol.
DeleteThe way he stood up for his wife, The way he took Blue in before he noticed she was nervous, the way he held her hand, the way Beyonce felt uncomfortable when he said "some of you don't belong in the category" yet still showed support, adoration and respect for her husband, the way you can sense that he was nervous yet still had the confidence to say what he needed to say, the way Beyonce and Jay Z humbly showcase that they have no issues taking the backseat and allowing the other to shine... The dynamic in this moment was such a story to tell and was a beautiful display of family.
ReplyDeleteI love how he knows his daughter. knew she was nervous took her and grabbed her by the hand and pulled her close. Wonderful just wonderful
ReplyDeleteYeah - I loved that, too. It reminded me of when Gayle King interviewed him and was saying she didn't think Blue was nervous performing on the Renaissance tour and he said, "She was nervous, I know her, I know her." 🙂
DeleteMost people know their children, come on now
DeleteSHE was stoic. HE was nervous!
DeleteThis is truly the talent of being able to talk to someone and at someone at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWhen i get nervous I tell thee truth" 😂
ReplyDeleteYeah I bet the detectives use to like that back in the day
DeleteThis is a perfect example of how to conquer public speaking. Im inspired because I also struggle with it. He stayed poised ,calm, stood in his truth and found comfort ( his daughters hand). Then finished strong. Props all day for that.
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly roast the Grammys but with just enough zingers and jewels to make a preacher jealous 😅😅👏🏿
ReplyDeleteCuz I'm definitely using "y'all ain't got to clap at everything"
DeleteAt church😂😂😂.
Hov is a monster!!!
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ReplyDeleteThat was a whole freestyle that the Grammys didn't even know was the greatest diss to the Grammys!! SO GRAMMYS to break the speech down for you: STOP BS"N" the artist and give them their Respect and recognition they truly deserve. HOV!!
ReplyDeleteWhat does HOV means🤔?
DeleteMike, Jay-Z = JC = Jesus Christ= Jevoha= HOV. the savior of rap music Jay-Z.... or at least that's how my common sense interpretation of that moniker.
DeleteIf the grammys are so diss-worthy and not prestigious, why accept their award
DeleteTruth was spoken this night 🎉🎉🎉😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
ReplyDeleteFALOU SÓ VERDADES. O GRAMMY É UMA INSTITUIÇÃO BRANCA. NÃO VALORIZA OS ARTISTAS NEGROS. RIHANNA FOI DEIXADA DE LADO EM 2017, E SZA TAMBÉM ONTEM. E AMBAS MERECIAM VARIOS GRAMMYS. O GRAMMY PERDEU TODA A CREDIBILIDADE. NINGUÉM ACREDITA MAIS QUE SEJA POR MERECIMENTO. 🔥🔥🔥
ReplyDeleteAh o Jay Z tem um senso de humor muito bom, ele é muito carismático ❤❤
ReplyDeleteThey're such a beautiful family. I see why Beyonce loves Jay-Z so much, with just a glimpse through this speech.
ReplyDeleteHe says the truth when he’s nervous, go on and speak the truth at all times!!
ReplyDeleteLoved his speech. Speaking facts and truth and defending his woman 🤎
ReplyDeleteHe's a clown ...
DeleteThank you Jay for speaking straight facts. When Kanye said it they over looked him to be crazy!! We love you Bey ❤❤ #1 always to me 💋 Get it right people!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen he held Blues hand was so beautiful
ReplyDeleteBlue Ivy looks so nice, she is so well-mannered, humble and down to earth: precious! We can't wait to see her growing and evolving! Cheers from France
ReplyDeleteEveryone knows the real reason why Beyonce and her husband keep getting Grammys 🤦😂😂
ReplyDeleteTo keep saying “forget the Grammys” at the Grammys is wild 😂
ReplyDeleteEle é genial. Seu poder esta na fala, na arte, na sua existência.❤
ReplyDeleteNow that was a speech when it comes from the mind and the heart !
ReplyDeleteThank you JAY nothing but the TRUTH!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful she look just like her mom ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat a elegant little girl ❤❤❤❤❤❤
ReplyDeleteI was waiting for blue ivy to apologize for him 😂😂😂😂😂
ReplyDeleteTrevor Noah is funny
ReplyDeleteIt was a class speech. And he framed it on music being "subjective" which is completely fine. He didn't disrespect anyone but still raised his opinion calmly. Yes he did it while accepting a Grammy but if it was not right then when colleagues and the academy are present, when?
ReplyDeleteThe most awarded artist of all time (Beyonce), the most successful and most awarded rapper of all time (Jay), and the youngest recipient of a Grammy award (Blue Ivy).
ReplyDeleteA truly iconic, and historic family. Congrats
All that and still not contented 😂
Deletewhich is the crazy part like what more do they want?
Deletelove this how he brought his daughter up there ... Respect
ReplyDeleteI still don't understand how tyla got a grammy award over davido and burna boy
ReplyDeleteOne of the best acceptance speeches ever! Very humbled but also spoke the truth out there. Respect!
ReplyDeleteI remember when India Arie got snubbed by Grammy's. Her album was amazing. She talked about body positivity (super model) being proud of who you are (I am not my hair) Despite all of the accolades and numerous nominations, she didn't receive one. She was heartbroken . Also when hip hop/rap didn't have it's own category so they put it with r and b. . . . So I definitely can relate to the "get it right" but not just for one person, all of them.
ReplyDeleteTell it
DeleteHim shouting out dre is powerful rip big and pac ❤😢🏆🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
ReplyDeleteI feel like that last statement is coming from the "Kenya the genius book "😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
ReplyDeleteRemarkably said!! It was raw uncut & very real!! Bless Blu Ivy's beautiful heart she looked so Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI just love HOV and he wasn't lying Sagittarius keeps it 💯 every single time! I love giving ppl the truth because usually they can't handle it.♐♐
ReplyDeleteThe poise and confidence Shawn Carter spoke with is admirable and inspiring. Not everyone is ready to hear it but it’s necessary. #GetItRight
ReplyDeleteOmg 😂😂😂😂. Tell me you’re from NY without telling me you’re from NY. “You ain’t gotta clap at everything.”
ReplyDeleteAt first when he mentioned Will Smith I thought he was going to talk about that slapped 😂
ReplyDeleteI feel like he said, "My wife should have won album of the year last year" 😂😂😂.. and he's right!
ReplyDelete“When I get nervous I tell the truth” such an oxymoron
ReplyDeleteEntitlement is off the charts.
ReplyDeleteWatching them up there together gave me goosebumps
ReplyDeleteSo Mariah didn’t get her Grammy’s but she had enough class to keep going and doing her thing.
ReplyDeleteSpoken like a true Sagittarius! 🏹
ReplyDeleteHe should of insisted on Beyonce going up with him and dedicating the award to her, if he feels so strongly about it. Bey is who has kept him on a pedestal. Weird taking his daughter up to the stage instead.
ReplyDeleteThe grace, charm, humility, and open mindedness in him, is so enriching.
ReplyDeleteFacts on facts on facts. Thank you, Jay for saying what needed to be said.
ReplyDeleteThank you jay and blue 💙❤ speak the truth 🙏🏽
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