Drake was cut in his Thanksgiving speech for Best Rap Grammy Song, just as he spoke of not needing rewards to succeed.
The Canadian hip-hop artist made a surprise appearance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where his song "Gods Plan" beat Travis Scott's songs ("SICKO MODE", which also includes Drake), Jay Rock ("King's Dead"). "And" WIN "), and Eminem (" Lucky You "). Noah "40" Shebib, Cardo, Boi1-da and others also earn credits for the victory of the best rap song.
In his thank you speech, Drake said, "We play in a sport based on opinion, not facts."
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"The fact is that you have already won if you have people singing your songs word for word, if you are a hero in your hometown," he continued. "Look, if there are people who have regular jobs that come in the rain and snow, spend money to buy tickets for your concerts, you do not need them here, you have already won. "
Drake's microphone was cut in the arena and during the retransmission.
Drake has now won two Grammy Awards for the best rap song. "Hotline Bling" won this honor in 2017. Beyond the best rap song, he has won five nominations this year: year disc, year album, song of the year. year and best rap performance (twice).
"The fact is that we continue to have a problem in the hip-hop world," said long-time producer Ken Ehrlich at New York Times earlier this week.
"When they do not win the jackpot, respect for the academy and what the Grammys represent continues to make less sense for the hip-hop community, which is sad.