Nicki Minaj Slams Grammy’s For Not Winning Best New Artist in 2012: They Gave It to the White Man

Nicki Minaj is another artist in a long line of celebrities who have put the Grammy’s on blast for historically snubbing more deserving artists.

She says in 2012, she should have taken home a Grammy, but the academy decided to give it to Bon Iver instead.

“Never forget the Grammys didn’t give me my best new artist award when I had 7 songs simultaneously charting on billboard & bigger first week than any female rapper in the last decade- went on to inspire a generation. They gave it to the white man Bon Iver. #PinkFriday,” she tweeted.

Fans were stunned that several artists — especially Lil Baby, did not receive even a single nod. Lil Baby has been one of 2020’s most prolific artists.

Drake spoke out about this year’s nominations — he says it’s time to move on from the Grammy’s and start something of our own.

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“I think we should stop allowing ourselves to be shocked every year by the disconnect between impactful music and these awards,” he wrote. “This is a great time for somebody to start something new that we can build up over time and pass on to the generations to come.”