She has become the first Black woman to top the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with her song “Texas Hold ‘Em”.
But let’s talk about her and Jay-Z’s recent Grammys appearance first…
Jay-Z, the influential rapper behind hits like “Empire State of Mind,” was honored with the prestigious Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Grammys.
In his acceptance speech, he took the opportunity to acknowledge the pioneers of hip-hop who paved the way for artists like himself.
Jay-Z gave thanks to legendary figures like Dr. Dre, Run-DMC, The Fresh Prince (Will Smith), and Jazzy Jeff, recognizing their immense contributions to the genre.
The Snubbing of Beyoncé
However, it was when Jay-Z turned his attention to his wife, Beyoncé, that things took an unexpected turn.
Jay-Z called out the Grammys for continuously overlooking Beyoncé’s albums in the “Album of the Year” category.