Despite fans insisting that the rapper’s 2024 Grammy “tantrum bought” her the prize, a lip-reading expert puts the rumors to rest, revealing the nine words he likely told his stunning wife.
After years of being snubbed for Album of the Year, Beyoncé finally took home the coveted award at the Grammy Awards on February 2, marking a moment of redemption and celebration for her fans.
Beyoncé was nominated in 11 categories, but her biggest win was Best Country Album, making music history as the first African American woman to win.
Taylor Swift, who lost Album of the Year to “Cowboy Carter,” presented the award to Queen Bey, who looked sincerely stunned, even though her album was a massive success.
Fans watching at home had been predicting her victory all night, but the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer’s reaction was pure shock.
Nudge and a whisper
Seated at a table with her husband Jay-Z and their daughter Blue Ivy, the cameras caught the sweet family moment as she processed the big news.
Beyoncé, who has won 35 Grammy awards and 99 nominations, appeared to be frozen as the crowds around her erupted into cheers.
And then 13-year-old Blue Ivy gave her a little nudge, urging her to stand up and walk to the stage, People reports.
As she got up to accept her award, she was seen sharing a heartfelt embrace with her daughter, but what truly stole the spotlight was what Jay-Z allegedly whispered in her ear.
Though fans celebrated her long overdue award, many speculated that Jay-Z had something to do with it, reminding her of this before she walked to the stage.
‘Pitched his fit’ at 2024 Grammys
While accepting his award at the 2024 Grammy Awards, Jay-Z called out the academy for snubbing his wife: “I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than anyone and never won album of the year. So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work,” the rapper said on stage.
And now, some fans are assuming he “scared” the academy into giving her the award.
“Love Bey, but I think they knew. Especially since Jay-Z had JUST complained…They knew…But I’m super happy for her, LONG OVERDUE,” tweets one fan.
