11 Moments From The 2024 Grammy Awards So Awkward That We Had To Look Away

Jay-Z used his acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys to call out the Recording Academy, which honored him with a special award. 

Upon accepting the 2nd annual Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, the 54-year-old hip-hop star said:

“We want y’all to get it right. At least getting close to right. And obviously, it’s subjective. Y’all don’t gotta clap at everything.”

“Obviously, it’s subjective because, you know, it’s music, and it’s opinion-based. But, you know, some things — I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year.”

“So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys never won Album of the Year. That doesn’t work,” People reported.

The rapper might’ve not mentioned his wife by name, but it wouldn’t be a stretch to assume he was referring to Beyoncé, who kept a very stoic composure throughout his speech.