The 2024 Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, were nothing short of a musical spectacle.
Hosted by the ever-charming comedian Trevor Noah, the event saw electrifying performances by music giants like SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa, to name a few.
Even the Queen Bey herself, Beyoncé, made an unexpected appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards, and it’s got fans wondering – did Beyoncé finally snag the elusive Album of the Year trophy?
Despite 32 Grammy wins, Queen Bey Beyoncé has never won a Grammy Album of the Year. At the 2024 Grammy Awards, her husband Jay-Z highlighted this mystery during his speech after winning the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. He said, “She has more Grammys than anyone and never won album of the year. So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work.”
Has Beyoncé Ever Taken Home the Album of the Year Grammy?
What got fans buzzing at the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony wasn’t just the musical talent on display.
It was the presence of the one and only Queen B herself, Beyoncé, who showed up at the Grammys in support of her husband, Jay-Z, receiving the prestigious Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. And, of course, their adorable daughter, Blue Ivy, was in tow.
Beyoncé’s attendance at the 2024 Grammys raised eyebrows because she wasn’t expected to perform at the event. Fans were left speculating whether this surprise appearance hinted at something bigger.
Now, here’s where the Grammys got spicy.
During his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Jay-Z had more to say than your grandma at a family reunion.
He didn’t mince words when he pointed out a long-standing Grammy mystery: Beyoncé, with her astonishing number of Grammy wins, has never clinched the coveted Album of the Year award.
Jay-Z said:
“I don’t wanna embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than anyone 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.”
To truly grasp the gravity of this revelation, let’s take a stroll down Grammy memory lane.
Beyoncé’s Grammy journey has been nothing short of legendary, with multiple wins and nominations spanning various categories. Here’s a quick recap:
– 2001: Destiny’s Child won Best R&B Song as well as the Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group With Vocal.
– 2002: Destiny’s Child bagged Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
– 2004: Beyoncé swept awards in multiple categories, including Best R&B By A Duo Or Group, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
– 2006: She won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals.
– 2007: Beyoncé secured Best Contemporary R&B Album.
– 2008: She triumphed in the Best Compilation Soundtrack category.
– 2010: The queen claimed multiple awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album, Song Of The Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.
– 2011: Beyoncé received an Album Of The Year nomination.
– 2013: She won Best Traditional R&B Performance.
– 2015: Queen B bagged Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Surround Sound Album, along with an Album Of The Year nomination.
– 2017: Beyoncé clinched Best Contemporary Urban Album and Best Music Video, along with another Album Of The Year nomination.
– 2019: She took home Best Urban Contemporary Album.
– 2020: Beyoncé won Best Music Film.
– 2021: The queen reigned supreme with wins in Best R&B Performance, Best Music Video, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Song.
– 2023: She added more trophies to her collection, including Best Dance/Electronic Music Album, Best R&B Song, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Dance/Electronic Music Recording, along with yet another Album Of The Year nomination.
Beyoncé wasn’t nominated for anything this year. Yet, with 32 Grammy wins to her name till now, she has won more Awards than anyone else.
Do you think the Grammys have done her an injustice by not awarding her the Album of the Year till now? Which album of hers should have won it?
Let us know your opinions in the comments below.
