Stepping into the limelight at the 2024 Grammys while accepting his award, Jay-Z promptly utilized the platform to condemn the Recording Academy for repeatedly overlooking his wife and musical icon, Beyoncé, particularly in the Album of the Year category.

Despite Beyoncé’s remarkable achievement of 32 Grammy wins, none of them have materialized in the Album of the Year category.

Jay Z calls out Grammys for overlooking Beyoncé

Beginning his speech upon receiving the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Jay-Z acknowledged the subjectivity of music and its opinion-based nature. He then addressed the noteworthy fact, stating, “But you know, some things, you know, I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won Album of the Year.”

The camera shifted towards Queen Bey, adorned in her signature cowboy hat and a chic outfit, while Jay-Z was accompanied on stage by their daughter, Blue Ivy.

Jay-Z continued to emphasize, “So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys; never won Album of the Year. It doesn’t work.” He went further, addressing the audience directly, “Some of you are going to go home tonight and feel like you’ve been robbed. Some of you may get robbed. Some of you don’t belong in the category. All right. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, that was it, no. When I get nervous, I tell the truth.”

The artist’s candid remarks shed light on the discrepancies within the Grammy Awards’ recognition of artists and albums.

Hailing from Houston, Beyoncé exhibited her exceptional talent from a tender age, making her stage debut at just 7 years old. As she conquered the music industry with her formidable songs, she rightfully earned the esteemed title of Queen Bey. This accolade isn’t a mere exaggeration; it impeccably captures the mesmerizing presence and musical brilliance she has infused into her craft since the outset of her career.

Beyoncé is not performing at the 2024 Grammys

Despite not being nominated this year, the “Halo” singer made a discreet appearance at tonight’s ceremony in the company of her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, and husband Jay-Z, who received the Global Impact Award. Opting to attend the main show rather than gracing the red carpet, Beyoncé has maintained a low-profile since concluding her Renaissance World Tour.

Last December, she released a concert film from the tour. Throughout the ceremony, Beyoncé was spotted engaging with several young artists, showcasing her supportive presence within the music community.