Fat Joe is still bitter about losing Grammy awards to the Black Eyed Peas and Chance the Rapper, a sentiment he expressed at a recent album listening session.
- December 14, 2024
AceShowbiz - Fat Joe is still haunted by his Grammy losses in 2017. The Bronx rapper took to a listening session for his latest album, "The World Changed on Me," to vent his frustrations.
He recalled contemplating retirement but was re-energized by Killer Mike's Grammy wins. "If it wasn't for [Killer Mike], I was retired," Joe said.
Remy Ma, who was present, reminded him of their previous Grammy nominations, prompting Joe to interject, "We got robbed."
"We lost 'Lean Back' to the Black Eyed Peas - without Fergie," Joe explained. "Then we lost 'All the Way Up' to Chance the Rapper."
He continued, "Like that's the biggest disrespect... You know how Jay-Z used to say, 'Gotta learn to live with regrets?' I can't live with that one. Losing to Chance the Rapper... 'All the Way Up' or whatever his s**t was, it was just not that."
Joe highlighted their success with "All the Way Up," which reached No. 1 in America. "So, you gonna give it to, you know? It's crazy. Grammys been playing with us for a long time."
In 2004, the Black Eyed Peas won the Grammy for "Let's Get It Started," and in 2017, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, and 2 Chainz took home the award for "No Problem." Drake's "Hotline Bling" also beat out "All the Way Up" for Best Rap Song.
Joe's comments have reignited the debate about the Grammys' handling of hip-hop. Some critics have accused the Recording Academy of favoring artists outside the genre, leading to controversies such as this one.
