Beyonce Makes HISTORY & SNUBBED at Grammy's 2023! Lets Talk...

[@ninamosley]

when beyonce said "I wanna thank GOD for protecting me" I felt her. bey has watched what fame/scrutiny has done to her HEROES (michael jackson, whitney, prince etc) so the fact that bey is still standing like she said you won't break my soul 🙏🏾

[@xoxo_kiyla]

This!

[@mamajoycewig3041]

❤️They don’t get it

[@TonyKnight1208]

I like Beyonce but which god she talking about exactly. She is never specific. 🤔

[@xoxo_kiyla]

@@TonyKnight1208 There's only one true god, just with a lot of different names. You know who she's talking about lol

[@matheuslanerre2895]

@@xoxo_kiyla You believe in that and that doesn't make it an undeniable truth.

[@Chuuzus]

the reasons why i think Beyoncé’s renaissance should’ve won. She dropped an album with no proper promotion, she drop no single visual for any song on the album, she was still able to reach number 1 on the charts, people in different parts of the world threw a renaissance party without Beyoncé even being involved, she did all this to let the music speak for itself and that’s impact right there! 👸🏽 🐝

[@yourmother696]

speak on it chu !!!

[@pareeshaslaughter6798]

Hell yeah 🐝🔥❤️👑

[@prettypenni7448]

MAJOR impact 🙌🏿

[@JImbohSliceBruh]

She’s done that before tho I think with Sasha or 4

[@camden.kawaii]

@@JImbohSliceBruh I mean the no promoting part isn’t new

[@LovedByYou]

To the “Beyoncé is overrated” argument, I say: Beyoncé is one of the only artists I know who has been relevant every decade I’ve been alive. From Destiny’s Child, to before she even married Jay Z. Every phase of school she was being played. White, black, Island, gay boys, everyone celebrated her music. Every pep rally has her songs. She was Culture, and STILL IS. She’s very much not overrated she’s just celebrated while she’s here on earth!!!

[@SunshineBridge78]

Exactly 💯 💯

[@thalesmatheus6011]

the people who say this dont know music or dont like her

[@PK-kitti]

Yep agree she the big one on this world nobody else can't do what she did

[@isaiahhill2104]

She IS overrated though. Aside from MJ, there is no other artist that is worshipped this heavily by fans and the media than Beyoncé, when in reality she makes music that is mostly catchy and trendy rather than music that is truly timeless or innovative. Even Adele (who I would say is definitely better) doesn’t get this much praise and recognition.

[@thalesmatheus6011]

@@isaiahhill2104 LOL adele is a queen on her on but to the point you say she is better than her is just taste. beyonce is a queen too and she is trying too hard to put something new and inspiring for all the people specially women, not just black people. also beyonce hasnt brought any mainstream single recently and she is not worried about it. I love both queens.

[@brittanyratchford3750]

Adele said it best. "Wtf does this woman have to do to win album of the year".She also said, and I quote "Lemonade was so monumental"!

[@kc7159]

It makes me so sad how Beyoncé is such a sweet and genuine person yet so many people in the world see her as the devil reincarnated. They turned her thanking God into a conspiracy. Said every smile was fake. All this animosity for a woman who just minds her business

[@thepi5cean375]

People are threatened by a Black woman’s success. Whenever a Black woman shatters glass ceilings, they’ll do everything in their power to blame it on something other than talent, hard work, and perseverance. 🙄 It’s so tired at this point

[@ellaodiase4643]

Jealousy when black people win it’s definitely the devil when white people win and break records they worked hard

[@pareeshaslaughter6798]

@@thepi5cean375 talllllllllkkkkk‼️📢 That's why I praise GOD this DNA is close to godly. It's a reason why our hair defys gravity

[@deevasquez1171]

And notice they only do it to other black artists, nobody calls Taylor or Ariana a devil, nobody questions their success when it reaches new heights, but let it be Beyonce and all the conspiracies come out! Smh I even said damn imagine if Beyonce did a performance like Sam Smiths, they would of been on her damn neck!

[@4KidzENT9149]

Thank you to everyone for these comment, because y'all literally stated what I've been thinking!! I hate it here!!

[@ANTHONYLUCKETT]

this has happened to her 4 times. they can’t handle how much power she has. they feel threatened by it. It’s so unfair

[@whosthatchick5150]

🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@reneewilliams7425]

agreed

[@shashavengesayi6055]

If she has so much power, couldn’t she have used it to buy the award? Not trying to shade her but I just wanna make sure y’all don’t conflate power with impact

[@ANTHONYLUCKETT]

@@shashavengesayi6055 beyonce actually takes music seriously, so what does she look like buying herself a grammy. be serious. She has lots of power in the music industry because of her influence on the industry. she solidified herself years ago as the top girl in music.

[@shashavengesayi6055]

@@ANTHONYLUCKETT at what point did I say she doesn’t take music seriously? And based on your answer, u clearly don’t know who she’s married to or what she’s done behind the scenes to get to the top. It’s not her talent alone that has gotten her this far

[@denisebradley]

How do you win 4 Grammys for the same album and then that album not the album of the year?

[@bkqueen304]

Girl PREACH!!!

[@sabataradebe5385]

Right ?the math aint mathing at all

[@denisebradley]

It’s like getting all A’s and still not graduating lol

[@1pasara]

How? Just like it rolled out that night that’s how

[@guilhermeanacleto2952]

I am Sasha Fierce say Hi 💀

[@Maleunicorn5]

She was definitely snubbed! And the fact that voters comments came out about “She wins too much” practically showed me this wasn’t about whether or not her album was actually AOTY, it was about trying to humble her. It’s sad. But Bey made history that night! And will continue to do so. 🐝🐝🐝

[@trishc8390]

Do you think it's actually a Bey thing or could it be a JayZ thing?

[@loranhunt9946]

All of this!!! But like how can you humble a humble person? She's literally been the most humble artist in the industry aside from a small hand full. They constantly play in her face but when she's not in their face the ratings are low. The fact that the grammy voters commented that & haven't even heard a lot of the music is giving all new voters are definitely needed. If you can't separate the music from the person you shouldn't be an eligible voter.

[@sonyap8253]

An old white man trying to humble the most spectacular artist of our time who is also a black woman. I'm sorry but somebody needs to take his membership card away. The way he just so proudly and openly admitted that did not feel good

[@Istandinthesun943]

This!!! Like, ok so it’s not about the body of work at all???? How does that inspire other artists if the best work does not win and you can make a “meh” album like Harry’s House and get AOTY

[@meghasinghania1]

@@Istandinthesun943 MEH ALBUM?? YOU ARE MEH!! YOU CAN'T EVEN MAKE A LOW SONG LET ALONE AN ALBUM LIKE HARRY'S!!

[@happyfried4068]

About time they give Lizzo her awardd !!!! ✨✨

[@lydialenscape]

How did you not say about damn time?

[@tajsimms8976]

Lizzo has won Grammys before

[@happyfried4068]

@@tajsimms8976 But not record of the year, she worked hard for this

[@Hoodriah]

​@@lydialenscape literally 😭

[@RachelSeun]

The annual cycle of us all acknowledging that the Grammys are all politics and partiality yet still getting mad at the results will never get old, it’s like a Christmas tradition at this point! 😂

[@jaredcoleworld3650]

I mean they losing viewers every year

[@LucienneintheDreaming]

😂😂 same for the oscars. They complain every year.

[@donovanedwards554]

Ngl Beyoncé has always been a big part of my life tho I’m 19 it still feels surreal sometimes to know what this woman has done to put her MARK on this industry reather she’s your cup of tea or not Beyoncé earned her spot I said what I SAID!!

[@whosthatchick5150]

Yeeesss! Sayitagainnn🔊🔊

[@ayanda6208]

Same I'm 19 years old and I GREW UP with Beyonce she raised me and as much as I want her to get aoty she made me so proud. She made a huge impact on my life and I'm glad she's receiving her 10s

[@lybaon]

Lizzo for me was the main figure at the grammys with her win, her incredible performance, her speech, her presence like...? Y'all need to put more respect on Special the album AND mostly the song!

[@ThandwefikaTanzie]

Her speech made me cry 😭!

[@smartswiftysupreme4493]

the song special is one of the BEST in her discography

[@tajsimms8976]

@@ThandwefikaTanzie not a Lizzo fan but her speech was beautiful

[@cj10109]

Yes her album deserved album of the year in my opinion…

[@danadane318]

Im so sick about being waitlisted! According to Apple Music I played the album 1000+ times. I NEED TO be at that concert 😭😭

[@jimmie4141]

Girrrlll!!!Me too!!!

[@deanrennie6431]

I doubt we will ever have another like her. She perfected her craft and never stopped improving. I respect her dedication. She truly is the best at what she does and probably will forever be the best. People who say she’s overrated don’t know what they are saying, if you don’t like her music. Yeah fair, that part is subjective. However, when it comes to her ability as a performer, if anything, she is underrated. Alien superstar, where did she get that third lung? Asking for a friend🌚

[@dariellecyphers4932]

Also shout out to Viola Davis for joining the EGOT club❤ and Samara Joy for best new Jazz vocalist🎶 Black women are taking over the industry and I'm here for it👑

[@danielojeda917]

Lizzo’s speech had Beyoncé look inspired

[@kfGoodrington]

Something sinister goes on with the Grammys and Beyonce. Everytime she is in an album cycle we go through the same discussions. They over nominate her for some reason (maybe for ratings) only to give her the same awards they always give her and snub her in the Top 3 categories. And the way they do it is subtle coz they still make sure she walks away with some awards (the segregated ones) but they still confirm that they don't take her seriously enough for top honors. Another possibility is that a majority of Grammy voters think that she is going to win so they go for the underdog instead thinking that Beyonce is a shoo-in. As much as İ love Harry's House, (İ really do) it wasn't better than the albums by Beyonce, Adele, Kendrick or Bad Bunny unless we are talking about commercial success . l am convinced if Beyonce had made Harrys House, the Grammys still wouldn't have given her AOTY🤡🤡🤡😂😂😂. But also it was really repulsive when people heckled Harry because that's something Bey would never want. She is always giving decorum, class and elegance and that's what everyone who loves her should give as well.

[@sonyap8253]

All of this! ❤️

[@deevasquez1171]

Perfectly said, perfect analysis!

[@KamilaShakur]

Beyoncé has been putting on for the queer community since “snap for the kids”, she’s not fake and she’s not new to this. She put so much love and intention into this album. People who “don’t get it” don’t want it get it because she raises the bar of excellence every single time. And her talent is so VARIED…she’s really one of one. Period, whether she’s your personal cup of tea or not.

[@dejanaydyson61]

ZACK!!!!! ZACKARYYYYYY WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!?!?!?!?! YOU---- You got me waiting for you to come back and do a reaction video to our girl Choleeeee come on now, I know you've been gone living your life and doing your achievements I'm still proud and love you. 💕💕💕

[@Ariesguy41499]

I’m very happy for Beyoncé becoming the artist with the most Grammy wins. As a gay guy from the south her music, especially Lemonade, really helped me get through some rough and traumatizing times before coming out.😢 She’s always been an ally of the queer community and for that I’m so appreciative. I do feel bad that renaissance didn’t win like I thought and that a black woman hasn’t won AOTY since Lauren Hill. Your also right about how the Grammys need to also be uplifting queer people of color and as a white ally I’m always happy to see my poc queer brethren succeeding because we are ALL an important part of this community and a family 🏳️‍🌈🫶🏿🫶🏾🫶🏽🫶🏼🫶🏻

[@Cyamonicaa]

I still haven’t gotten over it. I hope Beyoncé doesn’t care about this loss. It hurts to even think about it now.

[@msk8533]

When she won in the electronic category I knew she wasn’t gonna win. Literally a repeat of what happened in 2017 with Lemonade

[@kjamescarter3790]

i said the same thing i said soon as i found out they moved that electronic category got moved to the main show i was like “yea we not winning”

[@Mayonaise55]

I screamed when you said “Shawn.. put the damn cup down!” 😂

[@reneelewis9346]

Yes!! I totally thought Bey was going to perform!! I remember seeing a Grammy commercial a week ago, naming a few artists who were supposed to perform, and Bey was one of them. Not sure what happened there.

[@sonyap8253]

They didn't have $30M 🤭💀❤️

[@reneelewis9346]

@@sonyap8253 Okay?!

[@roderick5429]

Zach, you’re exactly right! The Grammy’s are still Scammy! They was like, let’s just give her some of these black categories (aka R&B/Urban), we’ll throw a dance category in to throw them off our trail, and we’ll feign surprise and shock when we give AOTY to Harry.

[@Daydreams1995]

When you said to “soften the blow”…that is the phrase I was looking for since Sunday when I was trying to explain to my boyfriend WHY it mattered that Bey didn’t win AOTY.

[@JayEneff31]

Honestly after Beck won AOTY over her Beyoncé album in 2015, I knew it didn’t matter how good or how popular of a project she released, the academy as we know it will never give her AOTY. They’re like yeah you have the most Grammys but you don’t have THAT Grammy. THE Grammy. It’s definitely giving “sit down, be humble”.

[@Hatingmuch600]

This! I feel like nobody understands THAT

[@asapdammoh8272]

it's giving racism

[@JayEneff31]

@@asapdammoh8272 for sure. If she were white, they would not feel the need to humble her.

[@asapdammoh8272]

@@JayEneff31 "Let give her what she deserves but not too much"

[@lamarjackson6874]

White folks at they best

[@cunningfox7838]

I also feel like the Grammys, are taking away awards from other black artists outside of Beyonce. They know they’re not going to give her album of the year so they automatically have her sweep as many of the African-American categories as possible. Sometimes it’s deserved, but they usually do this blindly, erasing all of the other voices that deserve to be recognized. They do all of this just to not give Beyoncé album of the year.

[@thatgirlkells5505]

That's a great point!!!!

[@ryannyhall6312]

Always loved your interpretation! I have been a ride hard #beyhive as long as I can remember! I would really think the Renaissance album should be rewarded #AOY because of how deep the contents and meaningful it is for our community and music culture itself but I believe that moving forward no awards can really validate her work of arts anymore.

[@mcfarlane1105]

It's so funny, house/electronica music was started by non homosexuals in America, Detroit Michigan to be exact. What community are you referring to, what genre of music did homosexuals create?

[@dariusjrobinson]

and speaking on the beyhive presale, ticketmaster didn’t even cross check to see if everybody was on the email list on her website which they SAID they were going to.

[@TeeIsAGem]

Zach, I saw you trying to hold back those tears. Looking at you had me full, as well 😭😭😭it was so touching man

[@jahlyn246]

The passion that flows through you and your growth thus far is truly a beautiful thing to see so I want to take this time to give you your flowers Zachary and thank you for your contribution to black cluture. Love you !

[@whosthatchick5150]

Yeeesss!🔊🔊🔊

[@bassssaasuuuup]

I would be too if beyonce watched my videos and was confirmed subscriber! 😭😭😭😭

[@ajollypanda4175]

Some people are saying it’s because there are over 104 songwriters…idk why that would affect anything but im glad she is giving everyone credit for every little thing, because we know how dramatic things can het with that

[@traviswhite3399]

Idk if people stop to think about WHY Beyoncé does that. If she had won AOTY, more than 104 people would get that Grammy. People who may have never been nominated, or may have never been given the chance to win such a prestigious award. As much as she works to credit everyone involved, it can’t be all for her.

[@tinab9561]

I mean it’s pretty obvious why in some people’s mind there’s less prestige in having 100 people making the whole thing for you than writing your album yourself. I’m not saying this is right but I can understand it. We know the Grammys values that too, writing the songs or at least being involved in the writing.

[@mikaelateixeira8083]

From what I have read and heard, the turn table that Harry and his dancer's were using started turning the opposite direction than what was practiced, so everyone had to reverse the choreography in the moment.

[@Ascension1004]

I've been to nearly every tour. I'm waitlisted and I'm beyond pissed. I can't believe that I have to wait

[@olikiahill260]

I hope you get to buy your tickets to Beyoncé and have lots of fun

[@Ascension1004]

@@olikiahill260 ty

[@imjaynova]

i really wish she would've won AOTY, but then i realized why they didn't give it to her. she released the album of the DECADE!

[@rickyspanish2337]

CENTURY

[@melanatedmoms5161]

Beyonce album holds a special place in my childhood. I lived in NYC. Afterschool I used to enjoy hanging out at Christopher St Pier back then it was a major hang out for Queer folk. I remember watching the houses practice and battle their vogue routines for the ball. It was so amazing. When I heard renaissance it brought ne back to those days. It is so much more than any other album offered; motivation, uplifting, inspiring, just feel good music with a message. She deserved so much more. Long live the Queen.

[@aj9268]

Beyoncé truly moulded me and gave me the work ethnic I have now. I’m so happy for my black brothers and sisters and non binaries! Y’all deserve this sm ❤️

[@girlwiththetattoo11]

Since Lemonade, the Grammy academy has been treating her like this. I remember there were a few voters that quit because of the conversations about her during voting sessions. There’s always a consolation prize like, “we’re gonna give her this-because we’re NOT giving her AOTY.” They don’t like that she’s reinvented herself in different genres. There’s always a problem. And to all the people that have said, “Bey can’t win everything.” But she has proven herself time and time again, as a Legend. She gives credit where credit is due and deserves her credit.

[@missymist560]

You are NOT wrong! They needed to give Bey 🗣️ NOT SOME, BUT ALL OF HER THINGS! They keep snubbing her in the album of the year category 🙄

[@aboveallXO]

beyoncé really took “im one of one, im the only one” to heart and i liveeeee

[@yourdestinyfulfilled]

Yes to all of this! Also adding Queen Janet in as a vocal supporter of the queer community. And as far as AOTY, we KNOW it's Renaissance, eff all those in the Recording Academy who voted against it. When they awarded her in the dance album category, I had a feeling it wasn't gonna be AOTY. But like Lizzo said, she's clearly the artist of our lives!!! That's all that matters.

[@theenatashasheree]

As much as I appreciate the strides of all people/artists in this country, an awards show means fighting to be liked when black people AS A WHOLE are still fighting to simply be seen and respected(reparations, etc). I’m grateful she loves herself enough to pursue her creative passions from her heart without solely chasing accolades. The Queen reigns supreme and they can’t break her soul, periodT✨ 👑 🐝

[@mannylucero5673]

my album of the year was also renaissance! however i do respect the harry win, i feel like one point where Beyoncé fell short is just like keeping us hyped about the music and the album. she dropped the album and then went ghost, no visuals, the tour just barely got announced. Harry has been on tour, in the media with don’t worry darling and that other movie, Coachella, releasing music videos, singles, so I don’t know definitely a stacked category this year!

[@zintlezaya1468]

31:34 I also read that article.Founding out how the voting system worked ruined the prestige of the award for me. I thought it was about the talent,but come to find out people can vote against you just because they don't like you.A artist can also vote for themselves like Chris Brown said.I you are in the voting committee

[@noimnotakpoppfpsheacy2526]

Stop caring about a Scammy and waste being happy about one for nothing y'all, IT'S WORTHLESS. If Nicki and the weekend wasn't enough evidence then check this out: A Grammys voter said Bey had too many Grammys already so she shouldn't get another one ‼️‼️‼️

[@Kupid14]

TEA!!!!!

[@ecodabalos3625]

with or without Grammys, BEYONCE is still standing as a LIVING LEGEND and thee POP CULTURE of our times...

[@breezy52393]

If they didn’t wanna give her all the Grammys, I would’ve prefer she got Album of the Year over breaking the most Grammys wins record. As long as Beyoncé makes music she gon win a Grammy! She would’ve eventually got there regardless. But this was her moment to win Album of the year! That’s what she deserved!

[@breaktheaudiorules]

20:48 see THATS how you give Aaliyah & Beyoncé their flowers without disrespecting either one. 👏🏼

[@naynay25]

When Harry said this doesn’t happen to people like him, immediately everyone assumed he was talking about race and struggles. I interpreted it in a general sense that he was just talking about how he was able to make a dream of his come true-a dream seen as almost impossible to most, just like people who want to be pro nfl players, or pro nba. People always tell you to put those to the back burner. So yeah, as a general thought, dreams of that scale coming true to anyone, no matter the race, struggles, etc. doesn’t happen to people with those type of aspirations because it seems like a reach. Keep in mind he says this at the end of all of his concerts and it’s more so taken as gratitude rather than pride. But what I have a problem with is people now attacking/invalidating his sexuality because of this. I’ve seen so many people say he’s queer bating and that he’s using it as an aesthetic. And it’s disgusting because the lgbtq community promotes kindness, acceptance, and non-judgment…yet here are people apart of that same community attacking a man who has said he doesn’t want to label himself. And no I’m not talking about Zach but if you’ve been on Twitter lately, it’s been crazy. Everyone coming for this man left to right and it’s no longer JUST about the award anymore. Why? Because he only publicly dates women? Do you know what he does behind closed doors? And if he did come out dating a man would y’all be the same ones to have his back when those other judgmental people attack? Like if people have issues with him winning the Grammy okay cool. But should we be attacking him or the academy?

[@_Kim_Possible]

He should be more articulate next time instead of you putting words in his mouth, and filling in the gaps. No one truly knows what he meant besides him. Tone deaf

[@naynay25]

@@_Kim_Possible I can say the same for every one else. If no one knows what he truly meant then why was everyone quick to go on defense and quickly think “oh, he’s trying to pretend he doesn’t have privileges”. Why wasn’t everyone quick to say just that-“we have no idea what he meant so let’s just not jump to conclusions”. And in the moment you’re not thinking this is coming across wrong, this might be interpreted differently-he’s accepting a Grammy with barely any time to conjure a speech and you think he’s going to have time to clarify everything he’s saying?

[@Roamtheworld__]

We not reading all that NEXTTTTT

[@naynay25]

@@Roamtheworld__ you’re not? But had time to comment 😂😂 you stayed for a while. But bye boo.

[@_Kim_Possible]

@@naynay25 It shows how tone deaf he is to not be able to read the room. He just beat a black woman who was #1 pick by media/music fans. A black woman haven't won since 1999 and he hopped on the stage to talk about "people like him". That's on him. No one in that room was thinking about his childhood or whatever. Literally his identity, a rich while male.

[@ArioPhoenix]

Zach you are literally me .. not setting foot in the Grammys until I’m nominated or performing✨ and yes BEYONCE was Robbed

[@allthingstravon21]

She’s the most Grammy award winning human being ever. Not just artist. She just passed orchestra conductor George Solti that held the record before her.

[@GoddessInGlasses]

Melissa absolutely accepted the award! Only OG's know the DC3 gospel medley!! 🤗

[@dlaurasmith7047]

Yes I remember when I first seen destiny's child for the first time. It was on Smart Guy. My mom brought me their CD "Writings On The Wall". & The rest was history

[@Shadow2pointO]

It’s crazy that she is on top of EVERYONE in the music industry!😮🥹✨

[@msk8533]

Black people being saying Beyoncé is overrated is anti-black. Idc. Y’all should be HAPPY & PROUD to see one of us winning. Regardless to if you like her music or not.

[@NajaMitchell97]

Thank you Zach! You spoke nothing but facts. I was mad as hell getting waitlisted for the beyhive tickets. To say so many people always say Queen Bey is SOOO overrated, where the hell did all these people come from?! I spent some moneeey on my Renaissance merch so give me my tickets. Lol everything else is straight facts as well. We will never have another Bey and the grammys don’t deserve her.

[@jaytay9825]

“One of the best pop songs in a long time. Except for Away From You” 😂😂😂

[@carlmcgeeii8790]

6:25 that right there is the PERFECT explanation talking about these ppl. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I’m on the waitlist too and I’m so frustrated tbh. This concert is for the die hard Beyhive fans. Not no ppl who just started liking Beyonce just now. I been a Beyhive member following her career and been to every concert. These ppl who going to the concert who just going to be just standing and not singing and dancing stay home! Leave it for the girls! Also, this tour is something that’s meaningful and if ppl know the meaning behind the album then they need to be at this concert.

[@shinyy160]

you finally feel our pain!!! finally other people can understand the pain😭 when taylor goes on tour all the sudden EVERYBODY wanna piece of the pie even tho they be hatin on her in the past!!

[@hopelessnostalgic8444]

You are absolutely right about the Grammy’s thinking they’re gonna give too much power to Bey, a black woman, if they give her Album of The Year on top of everything else- HOWEVER, they had no problem giving Billie Eilish ALL 4 wins in the top categories in 2020 (Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist). And no shade to Billie (LOVE her) but it’s kinda insane that Beyoncé has only won ONE award (SOTY for Single Ladies) in the top 4 categories after being nominated numerous times in them. But this white teenage girl wins ALL 4 on her first run of nominations- qwhite interesting. But I’m glad we the fans, along with her own peers, know Beyoncé has far exceeded the validation of a Grammy!

[@Starkardur]

Billie dominated 2019, got critical acclaim and there were like 5 people in total that worked on the album, 1 Producer, 1 engineer, 1 mixer, 1 musician who also co-wrote and Produced the album and Billie. There are like 150 people that work on Beyoncé's albums.

[@rogerioangelinjr]

Not only aoty but all the big 4 of the night, it is getting expliciter each year what is all about. Harry winning with an album full of the elements that The Weeknd brought in After hours (and much better btw) and was SNOBBED just one year ago, I mean...

[@GlitterGalore-]

14:50 zach why you look like Bey doing that smile?😭 i can’t 😭

[@taylasmith7031]

6:22 not me right when you said something about Ticketmaster leaving the room.. WITH THE DOOR SLAM 😂 I’m so dramatic but seriously let’s talk about it..😂

[@Zirisanchez]

I personally feel like AOTY was really only between Renaissance and Un Verano Sin Ti since both of those albums had everyone in a chokehold since their releases

[@sonyap8253]

This

[@sellymartinez8990]

Harry’s house outsold Reinasance lol.

[@dejahturner16]

If I am not mistaken, Variety dropped an article that interviewed one of the voters, who is a music mogul from the 70's (red flag already.) He basically said that he doesn't really listen to the music out now and didn't listen to Beyonce's album, he just voted against giving her that award because she "wins too much" or "wins enough already." So...there's that.

[@blackkatt777]

I have to disagree with Taylor being a top entertainer because when I watch her perform, she gives me plane Jane with flashy distractons around her to make her look like she's doing something. But that's just my opinion. I never understood how the officials made the words "Album" and "Record" two separate categories when they mean the same thing. So, they somehow split the meaning to make two different awards for it, but it makes no sense. The Grammys have a hatred for the Carters but always want them there at the show to boost the number of watches. Yet, they do them dirty because of obvious reasons I'm sure we know.... They can't completely do them dirty because then their ratings slip and it gets political.

[@jimmie4141]

Everytime I listen to Beyonce my heaŕt becomes so light...I dance I move I sing along and I am just inspired.I love this woman...she has raised me in everyway.She is the artist of my life💐💐

[@langley777]

zach singing unholy to me rn…… PLS GIVE US MORE MUSIC IM STARVED

[@positionsofamusicdarlin]

Beyonce is has always made fun and emotional and beautiful albums and I want to see her win AOTY. When Harry said that it made me so mad cause it seems like he isn't aware of his privilege, I saw an article of how people on Twitter thought he was talking about his upbringing but still...My favorite performances was Sam Smith and Kim Petras' Unholy and it helped me like the song more, Lizzo's Special, MJB's Good Morning Gorgeous, and the Hip Hop tribute ( even though I don't care for Nicki as a person-she deserved to be in that tribute)

[@yellowlydiaaa]

trust me, harry is well aware of his privilege. he talks about it all the time, and hes always made it a point that he knows hes extremely lucky. during his speech he was definitely overwhelmed and with people booing him i would imagine he just said the first thing that came to mind, which is something hes been saying since one direction. he knows hes privileged, it was just taken out of context.

[@sonyap8253]

I think Harry meant people like me meaning "people from the manufactured boy band pop-sphere who aren't taken seriously as artists" I truly think that's what he meant.

[@cherrydreams_]

he's very aware of his privilege be serious

[@sonyap8253]

@@cherrydreams_ I wouldn't assume what anyone knows.

[@scenekid0014]

So well-said re: Beyoncé. I’ve tried to explain this to people in the past but you put it far better than I did. And love the acknowledgement for Aaliyah too ❤️

[@knatt405]

She should have had multiple Album of the Year. With that I wouldn't have preformed either. 😏🤭😁

[@charlieb4050]

I keep rewinding @6:03 Zach you got me in tears! HILARIOUS!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theshevirgo]

It's sickening because if she complains people will be like you have the record but literally like 20+ of the 32 awards are in R&B / Urban categories. And people play dumb when you point out how black performers as a whole are shut out of the big 4 the fact that Lizzo is like the 2nd black woman after Whitney to win this is shameful as well.

[@andre.moonlight]

tbh i don’t like beyoncé’s fandom, at least on twitter. i am gonna say tho, renaissance was that album. i don’t like much of beyoncé’s music but ever since lemonade i have and i think renaissance was the best album in that list. i do agree that they probably didn’t want to give too much to her that night which i get but they should’ve aired all her wins in the main show!

[@missgigip]

Yes black and Latina woman def got the eyes and facial expressions on lock..we emote very well lol 😂😂😂 I was dying at that part too

[@RachelSeun]

VERY unpopular opinion (don’t hate me BeyHive 😂): As a Brit, watching Harry Styles go from X Factor runner up in a boy band to Grammy winner, beating out so many legends was a proud moment for me and I knew what he meant when he said this doesn’t happen to people like him often, X Factor contestants barely win anything yet alone a Grammy!! 😂 It’s a shame it came out as ignorance due to identity politics 😢

[@oshunbruhee]

YES!! ive been saying to this to myself and thought maybe this is what he meant. coming from an international competition show, no one wouldve seen this coming back in 2010/11. 1d was suppose to just come and go. no one expected any of them to really make it, let alone to the grammys after they disbanded. now as far as his speech, couldve been worded better and clearer. but because i grew up with him, hes bad at these kinds of things. even in the band, he let the other boys talk. i understand why people are upset but the hate really is misdirected

[@mmagautatess5010]

I have loved Harry and his music so I got really emotional when he won so proud of him honestly his music is really unique and special 💗 as people we can really love more than one artist

[@StevenTyler94]

This!!! People twisted his words all over Twitter and started dragging him just because he won. I think he deserved the win too honestly. His singles played all year and he was everywhere.

[@bakhtabaalicherif6671]

Us, who've been here since his X-Factor era, cannot feel anything but pride and immense happiness!! It's really sad how his words have been twisted into something completely different. He is someone very humble, nice and warm. It is something that doesn't happen to people like him, from a small village in England and from a family with little money. He's been working his ass off since 2010. And when people finally recognise his art and, he's not worth it? The guy didn't have a day off since we don't even know when.. he's making history and there's nothing wrong with that. We shouldn't divide or drag down someone because we favor someone else. Harry Styles album of the year? Deservedly so!!! He is more than a "white privileged man"

[@lb794]

Maybe he could have explained further in his speech but like Zach said, Harry seemed off. I think he was exhausted or going through something. Anyway he said what he said. He should still be proud of himself for this accomplishment!

[@ayahtx]

“Sean, put the damn cup down” 😂👏🏾

[@MylonWest]

im so glad you included that clip of bey looking at jay cause i was about ti go DIG

[@EnreiReina]

I've a feeling she'll get AOTY after her Renaissance world tour and if I recall correctly, she's going to release a part 2 and 3? So the follow up album (s) will snag it, once the world is singing her name from the tour. Just an inkling I have...

[@avg5931]

SPILLED!!!

[@TheIsabellV]

YES I AGREE! They can’t handle her greatness, they can’t handle her power, I hope she doesn’t go to the Grammys next year. She’s above the Grammys at this point! She doesn’t need the Grammys, the Grammys NEED her. PERIOD!!!!!!

[@shaniceefulable]

Yes they definitely have her that damn dance/electric because they wasn’t going give her album of year 🙃

[@mercedescalhoun2753]

She needs to make her own award show!

[@xoxo_kiyla]

They for sure tried it. I knew something was up by the way they were hyping up AOTY - With all the fans and articles coming out, I'm like wtf is this the Teen Choice Awards?! And then in the article with people talking about who they voted for and why, I realized it was all politics. Some of them hadn't even heard all of the music! That's like judging a baking competition without trying all the cakes - unreal. I'm good on them after learning that, she (&we) deserve better.

[@NosiphoL__]

I’m happy that Beyoncé made history as the most awarded but the snub hurts she deserved that AOTY 😢

[@Starbuck-dr7yl]

Zack…..slay as usual. I’m old school so I know Bonnie Raitt, seen her a few times in concert, Rock n Roll Hall of fame, AOTY Nick if Time is sooooo good 1990, stood the test of time; nominated again in 1992 and 1994. She’s struggled through her long career with addiction, as a lot of old 70’s rockers do. She is an icon & legend. But, was it sOTY?? It had a good message, but isn’t that why they introduced the song for change or meaning? I don’t know. I actually love Bonnie Raitt, but no it was not SOTY. And yessss, main man, Harry’s House is a good album. It is. But…. It’s no Renaissance. No. No. No. but, it was good. But…. Come on now. Renaissance was something else.

[@YOGIROBBIE]

Zach need to be on these music artist creative team! So many great ideas and says what we’re all thinking. The performances this year were not giving 😩

[@ellieprint]

It’s so disgusting to see the Grammys pat themselves on the back for Beyoncé being the most awarded act while continuing to never give her any general field awards. They’re scared of her power.

[@gchata]

I feel like the media is trying to make this explicitly about Beyoncé and honestly at this point, it’s not. The Grammys are supposed to be about the best of the best. Even if Renaissance was released today and not eligible for the Grammy, Harry’s House still shouldn’t have won. No one can say with a straight face that it’s better than 30.

[@miznikka]

Loved this call and your energy. You said no lies 💜💜

[@roberttimmons9655]

Love Beyoncé, Iconic! But the Grammy’s definitely snubbed other artists for her. She needed 4 to break the record, and what a coincidence she won exactly that… It was kind of annoying on the Grammy’s end. R&B song of the year?! Over Mary J or Muni Long or Jazmine? They deserved that award!

[@asmooth7758]

@roberttimmons9655 muni did beat her in one category. Best R&B song Performance. I get your point as well though.

[@henrymathews3671]

I've been waiting for this and Ajayll but since we don't know what's happening with Ajayll, we're okay with you. I hope she's okay tho 😩

[@theultimatesvengali4430]

im still hoping the artists band together and start theirs own award academy like the SAG awards for actors. the scammys are so irrelevant why do we keep expecting them to get it right

[@danielojeda917]

That’s why I call the Grammy’s “the SCAMMY’S” 😤😤

[@mixce8975]

Will we get a reaction to Chloe new song Pray It Away

[@devontecollins151]

Shout out to Tennessee State university…the first hbcu to win 2 Grammys…I hate it’s not being talked about cause that’s major history seriously

[@vanessaseymour2634]

Check out the Best New Artist winner, Samara Joy, a 23 year old jazz singer, who also won Best Jazz Vocal Album. She's excellent.

[@tookiana5137]

people in the crowd were screaming “ BEYONCÉ “ “ BEYONCÉ SHOULD’VE WON “ when Styles was giving his speech 😭😭😭

[@pareeshaslaughter6798]

Disrespectfulllll 😭😭 but can't ignore the strong love fans have for Beyonce they don't have to be disrespectful at the Grammys while someone talking smh. But I can't wait to get disrespectful at the RENAISSANCE TOUR ‼️🐝🔥❤️👑 wig Gon be gone 🤣

[@novaiamme8705]

I think they said Adele walked out when Harry was giving his speech

[@rickyspanish2337]

@@pareeshaslaughter6798 I agree with them

[@noahzero9380]

@@pareeshaslaughter6798 What’s truly disrespectful is the Queen not getting her award that was rightfully hers 🙄🙄🙄

[@Ballardj20]

@@novaiamme8705 yea she did show from her face she wanted Bey to win but she didn’t leave. In a full clip she had moved to the other side of lizzo. She was smiling during the rest of his speech.

[@amieb7789]

That part with the tickets and the Beyhive thank youuuuuuu😍