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Jay-Z's Powerful Statements at the Grammys Defending Beyonce and Criticizing the Recording Academy

Jay-Z defends Beyonce, criticizes the Grammy Awards for overlooking her achievements, and makes a statement with his award acceptance speech at the Grammys 2024.

Jay-Z made headlines at the Grammys by defending Beyonce and calling out the Recording Academy for not recognizing her talent. In a powerful speech, he highlighted Beyonce's incredible discography and questioned the Academy's decisions. Beyonce, despite winning 32 Grammys, has never been awarded Album of the Year—a fact Jay-Z boldly addressed on stage. His cool-headed criticism shed light on the lack of acknowledgment for Black artists in the industry, reflecting his advocacy for equality. The Carters, including Blue Ivy, made a fashion statement with their outfit choices, showcasing Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, and Vivienne Westwood. Jay-Z's rare Tiffany-stamped Patek Philippe watch also caught attention, adding to his unmatched style.

An interesting fact about Jay-Z is that he used his Grammy award as a cognac glass, demonstrating his unconventional celebration style. Additionally, Jay-Z's gesture of bringing daughter Blue Ivy on stage to defend Beyonce added a touching moment to his impactful speech, emphasizing their family unity and support in the face of industry disparities.

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Jay-Z defends Beyonce, calls out Recording Academy at Grammys (KCBD)

Jay-Z looked at his ...

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Jay-Z Used His Grammy as a Cognac Glass After Calling the ... (Cosmopolitan.com)

Jay-Z gave a lengthy speech while accepting his award (with Blue Ivy by his side!), and called the Recording Academy out for never giving Beyoncé Album of the ...

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Here's why Jay-Z called out the 2024 Grammy Awards (CULTED)

Jay-Z said “Grammys, imma let you finish but Beyonce had one of the best discographies of all time."

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Jay-Z calls out the Recording Academy in Grammys speech (CNN)

Jay-Z used his speech at the Grammy Awards to get some things off his chest.

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Beyoncé And Jay-Z's Complicated History With The Grammy Awards (Today.com)

Beyoncé has never won album of the year at the Grammys, despite having a record 32 Grammys. Jay-Z appeared to address the issue and more at the 2024 award ...

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Why Jay-Z called out the Grammys on stage over Beyoncé (Glamour UK)

The reason Jay-Z criticised the Recording Academy in defence of Beyonce while accepting an award onstage at the Grammys 2024.

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Jay-Z's Grammys speech was a cool-headed decimation of the ... (British GQ)

Jay-Z spoke about the Grammys' long history of failing to properly recognise Black art at the 2024 awards: “I tell the truth when I get nervous”

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Jay-Z Rocked Givenchy at the Grammys, While Beyoncé Wore Louis ... (Robb Report)

The Carters repped three different labels at this year's Grammys, with Jay-Z in Givenchy, Beyoncé in Louis Vuitton, and Blue Ivy in Vivienne Westwood.

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Jay-Z's ultra-rare Tiffany-stamped Patek Philippe is unbeatable (British GQ)

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Jay-Z's speech: Do the Grammys have a Beyoncé problem? (BBC News)

As her husband Jay-Z referenced in his speech on Sunday night, despite winning 32 Grammys, Beyoncé has never won the coveted prize for album of the year.

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Jay-Z Drinks Out of His Grammy Award Following Speech ... (Billboard)

Jay-Z wanted to celebrate his Dr. Dre Global Impact Award win at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards with a drink, and he ended up filling his trophy with a shot ...

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Jay-Z Brings Blue Ivy Onstage to Defend Beyoncé in Grammys Speech (TeenVogue.com)

At Grammys 2024, Jay-Z brought daughter Blue Ivy onstage with him and proceeded to slam the institution for years of snubbing the artistry of his wife ...

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Jay-Z's Historic Grammys Speech Reflects His Advocacy For Black ... (Forbes)

On Sunday, February 4, Jay-Z became the second recipient of the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Presented by the Recording Academy ...

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Watch Spotting: From Luke Combs' Lange To Jay-Z's Patek, The ... (HODINKEE)

Taylor Swift was just the beginning – here are our favorite watches from last night's Grammys.

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Whoopi Goldberg counters Jay-Z blasting Beyoncé snubs: 32 ... (USA TODAY)

After Jay-Z criticized the Recording Academy for never awarding wife Beyoncé with album of the year, Whoopi Goldberg weighed in on "The View."

A deeper look at the representation issues Jay-Z talked about in his ... (90.5 WESA)

While accepting an honorary Grammy, Jay-Z criticized the Recording Academy for ignoring Black artists, including his wife, Beyonce.

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How Jay-Z's 2024 Grammys Speech Reflects His Advocacy For ... (Forbes)

Jay-Z became the second recipient of the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday. Presented by the Recording Academy and the Black ...

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Miley Cyrus' Big GRAMMYs Night: Why Her Two Wins Were ... (grammy.com)

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A deeper look at the representation issues Jay-Z talked about in his ... (NPR)

While accepting an honorary Grammy, Jay-Z criticized the Recording Academy for ignoring Black artists, including his wife, Beyonce.

A deeper look at the representation issues Jay-Z talked about in his ... (Texas Public Radio)

While accepting an honorary Grammy, Jay-Z criticized the Recording Academy for ignoring Black artists, including his wife, Beyonce.

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Jay-Z's Grammy speech blasts Beyoncé's album of the year snubs (NBC News)

Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, on Feb. 4, 2024. Valerie Macon ... In a speech accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Grammy Awards, rapper Jay Z seemingly called out the Recording Academy.

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Jay-Z's Grammys speech about Beyoncé reiterates an ongoing ... (USA TODAY)

Jay-Z spoke about the Grammys' lack of acknowledgment of Black artists during his speech. It's not a new problem.

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Jay-Z called out the Academy for overlooking Black artists. What ... (KUNR Public Radio)

Jay-Z won the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award and called out the Recording Academy in his acceptance speech.

A deeper look at the representation issues Jay-Z talked about in his ... (WHQR)

While accepting an honorary Grammy, Jay-Z criticized the Recording Academy for ignoring Black artists, including his wife, Beyonce.

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