“This does not occur to folks like me fairly often,” Harry Kinds informed the Grammys crowd as he accepted the Album of the Yr award tonight. Analysts are nonetheless furiously arguing about precisely what the bewitched younger artist meant by this complicated assertion, however both manner – Kinds, and the remainder of us, have been shocked after the artist beat out Beyoncé, Unhealthy Bunny, Lizzo and extra to win the seize night. biggest honor.
The ‘As It Was’ singer took to the neon-lit stage as a deluge of (principally anger-induced) social media feedback poured in, with probably the most livid denunciations coming from Beyoncé followers, who’ve gathered ample proof that the Grammys have executed nothing for years apart from contempt for his or her reigning queen. (Keep in mind what occurred to Lemonade?)
Neglect for a second the attraction and bravado of Kinds, his shiny Gucci fits and tender tones; there is a cause the singer herself appeared simply as shocked by the upset because the viewers. (He started his speech with a easy however efficient assertion: “Shit.”) Beyoncé is probably the most awarded artist in Grammy historical past. And but she would not have any awards for Album of the Yr. One thing about that math is improper; and followers have been solely too wanting to display the algebra.
Perhaps it was actually a giant mistake, one other one La La Land/Moonlight debacle for all ages. However are we actually going to present the Recording Academy that a lot credit score? After Beck beat Beyoncé in 2015? We’re effectively previous the polls, my pals.
Nonetheless, there was at the least one individual on the ceremony wanting to see Kinds overtake the competitors: the would-be grandma superfan who introduced him with the award. (Granted, they did a very cute little shuffle dance after they hugged.)
However the overarching style of the evening’s outcomes was bitter. The phrases “ROBBED” and “DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH,” each in capital letters, have been trending on Twitter a couple of minutes after the album of the 12 months was introduced. And when requested if he additionally anticipated a win from Beyoncé tonight, Kinds replied replied: “You by no means know with these things. I do not suppose you’ll be able to take a look at any of the nominees with out feeling they deserve it. Once I take a look at this class, it is all individuals who have impressed me at totally different instances, so it isn’t like — , you’d perceive somebody profitable. And sure, I’m very grateful that they selected us.”
There’s excellent news for these nonetheless seething within the morning: Beyoncé is happening tour and her tickets are formally on pre-sale. Ticketmaster higher be prepared this time.
Tradition Author
Lauren Puckett-Pope is a employees tradition author at ELLE, the place she primarily studies on movie, tv and books. She was beforehand an affiliate editor at ELLE.
