logo
Getty Images
Getty Images

Beyoncé & Jay-Z Give Standing Ovation to Diddy after His Fiery 50-Minute Speech at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala

Lois Oladejo
Jan 28, 2020
08:00 A.M.

Hollywood power couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z honored Grammy Award Winning hip hop artist Sean Diddy following his revolutionary acceptance speech at the 2020 Grammy Awards.

Advertisement

Rapper and record producer, Sean Diddy, on Sunday, stood out as a voice of African-American artists following his powerful speech delivery.

The 50-minute speech, delivered at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala earned the record executive a resounding ovation from the crowd, led by legendary couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z.

ay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter attend Sean Combs 50th Birthday Bash presented by Ciroc Vodka on December 14, 2019 in Los Angeles | Photo: Getty Images

ay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter attend Sean Combs 50th Birthday Bash presented by Ciroc Vodka on December 14, 2019 in Los Angeles | Photo: Getty Images

The power-packed delivery was rendered by the artist after he bagged the honors for "Industry Icon" in the 2020 Grammy Awards. During his speech, Diddy called out the Grammys for their seeming snub of the African-American music genre.

He continued by saying the least hip hop and R&B artists deserved after pouring out their hearts into their records was an "even playing field." He said:

Advertisement

"There is something I need to say to the Grammys, and I say this with love to the Grammys. Every year y'all be killing us. I am speaking for all the artists and executives."

Advertisement

The "Coming Home" singer went on to point out that hip hop and "black" music had never been respected by the Grammys.

The 50-year-old also noted that the biased treatment extended to other entertainment industries, including sports and movies, and has been on for years, with no one coming out to take a stand.

The father of six dealt the Grammys a one-year ultimatum to bring an end to the diss of black music.

Advertisement

Voicing out his grievances, Diddy explained how having institutions like the Grammys, which did not have the interests of hip hop artists at heart, be the judge over them was a stench that ought to be stopped immediately.

After sharing his 50-minute revolutionary string of words, he dealt the Grammys a one-year ultimatum to bring an end to the diss of black music. The star also took to social media to reaffirm his stance, tweeting:

"YOU HAVE 365 DAYS. #GRAMMYs."

Advertisement

The three-time Grammy Award-winner's speech was borne out of the prevalence of black folks losing out on the honorary awards for decades.

Since the inception of the Awards, only two rappers have landed a win for best album of the year, including Lauren Hills, for her album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," and "The Love Below," by OutKast.

Last year, singer, "Childish Gambo," made history when his song, "This Is America," was awarded song and record of the year, making him the first hip hop crooner to achieve the feat.

Hopefully, with Diddy's distress call, more R&B and hip hop artists would mark their name in the Grammys record of fame.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Related posts

This Boy Grew up Poor & Had to Look for a Job – He Is Now a Music Prodigy, Oscar Winner & Owns a Luxe Mansion

April 22, 2024

This Superstar’s Homeless Daughter Lived in Car & Asked for Help While He Donated $70M to University Where Another Daughter Studies

July 12, 2024

Dr. Dre’s Homeless Daughter Lived in Car & Asked for Help While He Donated $70M to University Where Another Daughter Studies

March 21, 2024

11 Missing Teeth, Sewn-on Wig and Scars: What Whitney Houston's Autopsy Disclosed about Her

May 20, 2024

How Celine Dion's Son, Who Resembles His Dad amid Balding at 23, Looks Now — His Transformation

July 09, 2024

8 Celebrity Duos Who Defy Expectations That They Are the Same Age

July 12, 2024

2024 ACM Awards: Gwen Stefani Looks 'Very Pregnant,' Miranda Lambert Flaunts Cleavage, & 3 More Looks That Caused Buzz

May 20, 2024

Usher Will Not Be Paid for His Super Bowl Performance – What Happened

May 04, 2024

9 Celebrities You Didn't Know Used to Have Different Names

June 10, 2024

Katy Perry Flaunts Underwear, Beyonce’s Skin-bleaching Rumors & More Stars Sparking Talks at iHeartRadio Music Awards

April 03, 2024

Oscar Winners Have to Follow One Strict Rule after Receiving Award – What Is It?

May 04, 2024

Colin Farrell Is the Father of Two Sons, One of Whom Has 'Special Needs' — A Look at Him as a Dad

May 01, 2024

This Girl Is 3rd on 'The Most Beautiful Woman in the World' List — Who Took 1st Place?

April 26, 2024

Tony Bennett's Daughters Reveal Reasons for Legal Action in Inheritance Fight

July 02, 2024