Some complaints went as far as threatening legal action against the Academy, network and performers.
The night’s big winners include Thundercat, Megan Thee Stallion and Nas.
The statement follows the snub of ‘After Hours’ in this year’s nominations and discussion about the awards’ lack of transparency.
“I felt things. I don’t know if it was sadness or anger. I think it was just confusion.”
For her appearance on Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl.”
Receiving a whopping 80 nods each.
“[W]e should stop allowing ourselves to be shocked every year by the disconnect between impactful music and these awards…”
After the Recording Academy CEO explained why ‘After Hours’ received no nominations.
Now called Best Global Music Album.
Aiming to amplify Black voices within the Academy and music.
After public statements from Tyler, The Creator, Billie Eilish and Republic Records.
“Don’t judge an artist off the way someone looks or the way someone dresses.”