Probably the most raw and intriguing, yet uncomfortable, moment at The 2024 Grammys was Jay-Z accepting his Dr. Dre Global Impact Award with one hand and dragging the award show across the floor with the other. In the spirit of protest and taking advantage of having the mic and the attention of the world music community, he thanked the Grammys, then talked about how the award show has failed to recognize some of the greatest, undisputed, Black talent of a generation, including late hip hop artist DMX when he was at the top of his game and dominated pop radio. With his daughter Blue Ivy by his side, Jay-Z pointed out the award show’s oversight of Beyonce, his wife, seated in the audience, who for many years, was the undisputed queen of pop, yet she has never won album of the year at the Grammys, though she’s received more Grammys than any other act.