Spike Leeis weighing in onBeyoncelosing at theGrammysfor the top award of the night, Album of the Year.
Im not the male president of the Bey Hive, but I love and support Beyonce.
Her album is amazing.
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No disrespect to those artists like Adele or Harry Styles who won.
Its not their fault, but thats some straight-up bulls**t, Lee toldThe Guardianin an interview.
Theres a history of great black artists who come up for these awards and dont win, Lee added.
We all know their work is great because art speaks for itself.
But then it always comes down to this tricky territory of validation.
Do black artists say: F**k it or seek white validation and chase awards?
I just want to give a shoutout to my sister Beyonce.
We know what the deal is.
Its straight-up shenanigans, skulduggery, subterfuge.
Or as the British say: its some poppycock!
Beyonce lost to Harry Styles this year but she made history with her 32nd win at the Grammys.
