"Jay-Z's Grammy Speech Sparks Controversy and Mixed Reactions Online"
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At the 66th annual Grammy Awards, Jay-Z used his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre global impact award to criticize the Recording Academy for its mistreatment of Black artists, highlighting the lack of recognition for his wife, Beyoncé. This reflects ongoing frustration with how hip-hop and R&B are treated at the Grammys, despite diverse winners such as SZA, Killer Mike, and Victoria Monét. Monét emphasized the long journey to her win, calling it the endpoint of a 15-year pursuit, while Jay-Z's speech turned a moment of acclaim into a reflection on the industry's shortcomings.
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