Lil Nas X Gets A Grammy!

Lil Nas X won his first Grammy.

Hip-Hop's best acts are announced at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

Let's get right to it. The Grammy Awards are under intense scrutiny after it ousted its president Deborah Dugan. She was relieved of her duties as Recording Academy President. When she was fired out the cannon, she spilled tea. She basically lit the place up and made allegations that the Grammy Awards are rigged. She said that many entertainers are robbed of their opportunities because the music executives are bribing for top votes.

Harvey Mason, Jr. took over as president for the foreseeable future. Dugan has filed a federal lawsuit in regards to the allegations of sexual harassment and unlawful termination.

In a CBS This Morning interview, she basically told the hosts that she was trying to clean up corruption in the Grammys.

Dugan made claims that the Recording Academy was complicit in corruption citing, "voting irregularities, financial mismanagement, 'exorbitant and unnecessary' legal bills, and conflicts of interest involving members of the academy's board, executive committee and outside lawyers.

The Grammys are still on. I don't watch awards shows.

I don't give two fucks about them.

Lizzo won multiple Grammys.

However I am very pleased that hip-hop got success.

Lil Nas X, the Atlanta based hip-hop star whose crossover country rap single, "Old Town Road (Remix)" with Billy Ray Cyrus won a Grammy. Lil Nas X came to international attention for his song that was released independently and inspired a TikTok challenge. Soon after it was getting commercial play on country and hip-hop stations, it helped him get a deal with Sony Entertainment. He released his debut EP called 7. He also came out as LGBTQ, although he doesn't identify himself as such.

Lizzo is grateful for being a hot talent. Melissa Jefferson known professionally as Lizzo is an singer-songwriter from Houston. She is another famous LGBTQ entertainer. Her songs are often played heavily at my job and on the radio. Her song "Truth Hurts" won a Grammy. She won Best Urban Contemporary Album, Cuz I Love You.

Nipsey Hussle got a Grammy. The late rapper who was slain in Los Angeles in 2019 got a Grammy for the best Rap Performance. It also gave Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy, their first Grammy award.

Anderson .Paak won another Grammy.

21 Savage last year faced deportation. The shocking news revealed he was born in London. He had committed felonies at a younger age and was under federal watch. When he was at a local restaurant he was arrested by ICE. He is still in legal limbo. He could be sent back to the United Kingdom if he is convicted for violations. He was detained before he would arrive to the Grammys last year. 21 Savage won a Grammy for Best Rap Song. His song "A Lot" won. The song featured J. Cole. The British-born rapper resides in Atlanta.

Tyler, the Creator won Best Rap Album. The Odd Future leader won widespread acclaim from critics and debuted number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, becoming Tyler's first U.S. number one album. The album success had driven Tyler, the Creator to greatness.

Kirk Franklin won Best Gospel album, Long Live Love.

Grammys host Alicia Keys performed It's So Hard To Say Goodbye with Boys II Men in honor of Kobe Bryant.

Koffee won the Best Reggae album, Rapture.

Beyonce won the Best Music Film, Homecoming.

Dave Chappelle won the Best Comedy Album for Sticks & Stones.

Michelle Obama won for Best Spoken Word Album, Becoming.

Glory Gaynor won for Best Roots Gospel Album for Testimony.

Esperanza Spalding won for Best Jazz Vocal Album, 12 Little Spells.

21 Savage won his first Grammy.

PJ Morton and JoJo won the Best R&B Song for their single, "Say So."

Anderson .Paak won the best R&B album for Ventura. The California based hip-hop artist signed to Aftermath Entertainment. His fourth studio album featured guest appearances from Andre 3000, Smokey Robinson, Lalah Hathaway, Jazmine Sullivan, Sonyae Elise, Brandy and posthumous vocals from Nate Dogg. He is from Oxnard, California and won the Best Urban Album for his previous album Oxnard.

Alicia Keys and Boys II Men honored Kobe Bryant.

So much to talk about but I'm just summarizing it.