Jay Z Calls Out The Grammys 2024
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00:00 The 2024 Grammy Awards! Jay-Z got an interesting version of the Dr. Dre Global
00:06 Impact Award. "It's great to have an award for such an icon." During his speech, Jay-Z
00:13 called out the Recording Academy for never giving his wife Beyonce Album of
00:18 the Year despite her being the winningest artist in Grammy history. He
00:22 said, "I don't want to embarrass this young lady but she has more Grammys than
00:26 everyone and never won Album of the Year." Jay-Z said. "So even by your own metrics
00:32 that doesn't work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won Album of the
00:36 Award. "So even by your own metrics that doesn't work. Think about that." The most
00:40 Grammys, never won Album of the Year. That doesn't work. His music journey kick
00:44 started with "Reasonable Doubt" back in '96 has been nothing short of legendary.
00:52 With a back catalogue boasting the blueprint American gangster 444 and his
00:57 latest drop "Hov'd It." Jay-Z's more than a music mogul, he's a
01:05 philanthropic force recognized by the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Jay-Z has been
01:10 nominated for 88 competitive Grammy Awards winning 24 of them. Six of his
01:15 nominations have been for Album of the Year. "Just keep showing up until they
01:19 give you all those accolades you feel you deserve." Beyonce has also been
01:22 nominated for 88 competitive Grammy Awards winning 33 of them. And like her
01:27 husband Beyonce has been nominated six times for Album of the Year. Famously in
01:31 2017, Album of the Year victor Adele said that Beyonce should have won the award
01:35 for Lemonade. Dr. Dre was presented with the inaugural Dr. J Global Impact Award
01:39 at the 2023 Grammys and the version of the award that Carrie and Kravis won
01:43 recognizes black music artists whose dedication to the art form has greatly
01:47 influenced the industry and whose legacy of service inspires countless
01:51 individuals worldwide celebrating those who through leadership and passion
01:54 empower others to embrace their authentic selves and contribute to
01:58 positive change according to the Recording Academy. The Carters did make a
02:01 grand entrance when they entered the Grammys with none other than Jay-Z
02:04 scooping up the prestigious award. You could feel the vibes as he took the
02:07 stage alongside his 12 year old daughter no longer sippy cup reliant Grammy
02:11 winner daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Blue Ivy's already following in the
02:16 footsteps of her iconic parents with a Grammy to her name for her role in the
02:20 stunning Brown Skin Girl music video.
02:24 On Thursday February 1st, the Recording Academy and the Black Music Collective
02:31 presented Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz with Global Impact Awards at a LA event.
02:36 Now back to Jay-Z's speech because I just can't get over it. His candid moment
02:39 resonated with the audience and sparked a wave of whispers across the room. By
02:43 pointing out this bewildering dissonance in Grammy history he brought attention
02:47 to the underlying issue of recognition within the industry lending his voice to
02:51 the ongoing conversation about the awards relevance and the acknowledgement
02:54 of true artistic merit. Jay-Z's words measured yet stirring served as a
02:58 reality check and a subtle call for reform amidst the glamour of Grammy
03:03 night. But that is all for today stay tuned for more Grammys news.