Spike Lee Curses Out Grammys for Beyoncé’s ‘Album of the Year’ Snub

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Spike Lee, someone else that can ‘trip a referee,’ recently cursed out the Recording Academy due to Beyoncé not taking home ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Earlier this week, the groundbreaking director said in an article that he felt that Beyoncé being snubbed on the prized award at the show on February 5th was “straight-up bullsh*t.”

Referencing Renaissance, Beyoncé’s latest L.P., Spike Lee remarked: “I’m not the male president of the Beyhive, but I love and support Beyoncé. Her album is amazing.”

The Malcolm X actor continued: “I know she’s won multiple Grammys, but four times nominated for Album of the Year, and she’s lost every time? No disrespect to those artists like Adele or Harry Styles who won. It’s not their fault, but that’s some straight-up bullsh*t.”

Even though the “Blow” singer broke the record for the most Grammy award wins ever (32) by securing four awards at the 2023 Grammys, fans figured Renaissance would undoubtedly win ‘Album Of The Year’ (Jay Z included).

Three of Beyoncé’s past albums were nominated for ‘Album Of The Year’ at the Grammys: Lemonade (2016), Beyoncé (2013), and I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008).

Spike Lee went on to express his feelings about the Grammy Awards, attributing the songstress’ loss to race discrimination in the music industry.

“There’s a history of great Black artists who come up for these awards and don’t win. We all know their work is great because art speaks for itself. But then it always comes down to this tricky territory of validation. Do Black artists say: ‘F*ck it’ ― or seek white validation and chase awards?” Lee said.

He added: “I just want to give a shoutout to my sister Beyoncé. We know what the deal is. It’s straight-up shenanigans, skulduggery, subterfuge. Or as the British say: ‘It’s some poppycock!’”

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