Shaboozey Addresses Grammys Backlash with Clarifying Message
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Shaboozey responded to criticism of his Grammys acceptance speech by saying his words about immigrants were not meant to dismiss Black Americans’ contributions; as a Black man and the son of Nigerian immigrants, he stated the moment honored his parents’ sacrifices and Black history. The piece notes that some critics felt Indigenous history and enslaved Black Americans were overlooked, and it highlights his follow-up message about continuing to lift up his community.
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