Tyler the Creator Says Best Rap Album Win Feels Like a 'Backhanded Compliment' - msnNOW
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Tyler the Creator graciously accepted his Best Rap Album statuette, his first ever win, at the 2020 Grammys Sunday night, but as soon as he got to the press room backstage, the IGOR singer had something to get off his chest. Sure, he’s willing to accept his album is great … but does the Recording Academy automatically consider his music rap just because he’s black?
“I’m half and half on it,” Tyler told reporters. “On one side, I’m very grateful that what I make can be acknowledged in a world like this but also it sucks that whenever we — and I mean guys that look like me — do anything that’s genre-bending, they always put it in a rap or urban category. I don’t like that ‘urban’ word; that’s a politically correct way of using the n-word to me. So when I hear that I’m just like, why can’t we just be in pop?”
The California-born musician also reflected on the sudden, shocking death of legendary Laker Kobe Bryant on Sunday. “That news was heavy, especially just being in LA,” said Tyler. “If you’re from Los Angeles, that s--- is really, really heavy. Rest in peace to Kobe. That hurt, but also we took a win just being from Los Angeles and taking that home.”
Reporting by Eve Barlow.
In Photos: 2020 Grammys Winners and Highlights (via Photo Services)
Record of the Year
Billie Eilish, "Bad Guy"
Album of the Year
Billie Eilish, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go”
Camila Cabello performed "Sing the Body Electric."
Best New Artist
Billie Eilish
Gary Clark Jr. performed "This Land."
H.E.R. performed
Best Rap/Sung Performance
DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend, "Higher"
Brittany Howard and Alicia Keys performed "Underdog"
Rosalía performed the songs “Juro Que” and “Malamente.”
John Legend (seated at piano) and DJ Khaled perform a tribute to Nipsey Hustle.
Demi Lovato performed her new song "Anyone."
Lil Nas X performed "Old Town Road" with BTS, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Diplo.
Best Rap Album
Tyler, the Creator. "Igor" (shown here accepting the award with his mother)
Aerosmith performed "Living on the Edge" before pairing with Run-DMC for "Walk This Way."
Bille Eilish sung "When the Party's Over" with her brother on piano.
Ariana Grande sang a medley of her songs with a background orchestra.
Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile sung "Bring My Flowers Now." After their performance, they gave the award for Best Comedy Album to Dave Chapelle and his "Sticks & Stones" record. They accepted on his behalf as he was not present.
Camila Cabello sung "First Man, " dedicated to her father.
Usher sang a medley of Prince songs, including "Little Red Corvette," "When Doves Cry," and "Kiss."
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Dan + Shay, "Speechless"
Tyler the Creator performed a rendition of “Earfquake” and “New Magic Wand.”
Best Pop Solo Performance
Lizzo, “Truth Hurts”
Jonas Brothers performing "What A Man Gotta Do"
Gwen Stefani, left, and Blake Shelton perform "Nobody But You."
Host Alicia Keys offered a heartfelt truibute to Kobe Bryant with Boyz II Men.
Lizzo opened the 62nd annual Grammy Awards with a shout-out to Kobe Bryant and the song "Cuz I Love You."
Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album
Rosalia, "El Mal Querer"
Best Music Video
Lil Nas X, "Old Town Road"
Best Traditional Blues Album
Delbert McClinton, "Tall, Dark & Handsome"
Best Jazz Album
Chick Corea and The Spanish Heart Band, "Antidote"
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
Finneas O'Connell
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Elvis Costello & The Imposters, “Look Now”
Best Music Film
Beyonce's "Homecoming" (accepting the awards are video directors Steve Pamon (L) and Erinn Williams)
Best Children's Album
Jon Samson, "Ageless Songs for the Child Archetype"
Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media
Hildur Gudnadottir, "Chernobyl"
Best Roots Gospel Album
Gloria Gaynor, "Testimony"
Best Reggae Album
Koffee, "Rapture"
Best Rap Performance
Nipsey Hussle, "Racks in the Middle" (accepting the award are his brother Samiel Asghedom. his grandmother (2nd L), and other relatives)
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