Grammys dubbed ‘Scammys’ amid outrage after BTS ‘snubbed’ for another year

V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS attend the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
BTS followers weren't completely happy after the group was ‘snubbed’ in a single day (Image: Frazer Harrison/Getty Photographs for The Recording Academy)

We will solely recommend Grammys producers keep out of their DMs at present, with the ceremony re-named the ‘Scammys’ amid outrage at sure snubs, most notably BTS failing to land a win on Sunday night time.

The seven-piece group – which counts RM, V, Suga, Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, and J-Hope as members – wowed us all with a efficiency of their hit Butter throughout the Las Vegas occasion, even roping in Olivia Rodrigofor a cameo.

Nevertheless, celebrations had been swift after the group, who was nominated for greatest pop duo/group efficiency for Butter, misplaced out to SZA and Doja Cat’s Kiss Me Extra.

Whereas the winner remains to be an epic banger, BTS’ fan base, Military, was left fuming after the group – arguably essentially the most well-known on the earth – was shut out on the Grammys for the second consecutive 12 months.

The tag #Scammys has been trending for the reason that perceived snub, with irate followers accusing the Academy of utilizing the recognition of the band for ‘clout’, realizing the loyal Military can be tuning in to hopefully see them scoop a win.

One wrote on Twitter, echoing related sentiments from different followers: ‘Cease utilizing BTS for clout, you made Military keep up and waste their time realizing BTS isn’t going to win #scammys.’

BTS perform onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Their efficiency of Butter introduced down the home (Image: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Photographs)

Nevertheless, some needed to easily remind others that BTS are nonetheless winners, as they’re on the town not only for the awards however to carry out in 4 large, offered out, stadium and enviornment dates within the coming weeks.

One wrote on Twitter: ‘Reminder that bts got here to vegas not for the grammy’s however for 4 offered out stadium live shows the place the overflow seating is the grammy’s venue. they don’t want the grammy’s, the grammy’s want them. [sic]’

The loss received’t detract from their iconic efficiency, although because the septet created a scene straight out of a James Bond movie for his or her time on stage.

It started with V heating issues up as he flirted with Olivia within the viewers, whispering one thing in her ear (how she stored her cool, we’ll by no means know) earlier than becoming a member of the lads on stage.

Jungkook made fairly the doorway, flying in from the ceiling, whereas the dramatic efficiency additionally noticed J-Hope journey down the steps, however he managed to get better like the professional he's.

The group carried out stellar choreography and jumped over lasers like 007, which earned a rightful standing ovation from the gang.

In terms of final night time’s winners, Silk Sonic duo Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak swept the board successful in all 4 of the classes they had been nominated in, together with music of the 12 months and file of the 12 months for Depart The Door Open.

Jon Batiste proved to be the underdog, beating the likes of Kanye West, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber to win album of the 12 months for We Are.

Whereas many felt Billie Eilish was additionally robbed of an award, after being nominated for seven, her brother and collaborator Finneas O’Connell chimed in on Twitter to insist nobody chat hate.

He wrote: ‘We love silk sonic!! We love Jon batiste!!! We love everybody who received tonight!! I don’t wanna see anybody speaking any trash at ALL!! Nothing however love!! Gifted musicians received tonight!! We had been fortunate to be nominated!! And fortunate to carry out!!’


Grammys 2022 full winners checklist

Jon Batiste – We Are

Silk Sonic – Depart the Door Open

Doja Cat that includes SZA – Kiss Me Extra

Olivia Rodrigo – Bitter 

Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales

Child Keem that includes Kendrick Lamar – Household Ties

Olivia Rodrigo

Silk Sonic – Depart the Door Open

Chris Stapleton – Beginning Over 

Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License

Rüfüs Du Sol – Alive

Black Espresso – Subconsciously

Brothers Osborne – Youthful Me 

Foo Fighters – Making a Fireplace

Dream Theater – The Alien

Foo Fighters - Ready on a Conflict

Foo Fighters – Drugs at Midnight 

St Vincent - Daddy’s Residence 

Silk Sonic – Depart the Door Open – WINNER (TIE)

Jazmine Sullivan – Choose Up Your Emotions – WINNER (TIE)

HER – Combat for You

Silk Sonic – Depart the Door Open

Tyler, the Creator – Name Me If You Get Misplaced

Kanye West that includes Jay-Z – Jail

Kanye West that includes the Weeknd and Lil Child – Hurricane

Chris Stapleton – Chilly

Chris Stapleton – You Ought to Most likely Depart 

Alex Cuba – Mendó

Unhealthy Bunny – El Último Tour del Mundo

Juanes – Origen

Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta – Salswing! 

Jon Batiste – Cry

Jon Batiste – Cry

Los Lobos – Native Sons 

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – 662

Cedric Burnside – I Be Attempting

Béla Fleck – My Bluegrass Coronary heart

Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi – They’re Calling Me Residence 

Soja – Magnificence within the Silence

Esperanza Spalding – Songwrights Apothecary Lab

Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette and Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Skyline 

Eliane Elias With Chick Corea and Chucho Valdés – Mirror Mirror

Stewart Copeland and Ricky Kej - Divine Tides 

Angélique Kidjo - Mom Nature

Arooj Aftab – Mohabbat

Vicente Fernández – A Mis 80’s 

CeCe Winans – Consider for It

Carrie Underwood – My Savior

CeCe Winans – By no means Misplaced

Elevation Worship and Maverick Metropolis Music – Previous Church Basement

CeCe Winans – Consider for It 

Jack Antonoff 

Louis CK – Sincerely Louis CK 

Don Cheadle – Carry On: Reflections for a New Era From John Lewis

Numerous Artists – Summer time of Soul

Bo Burnham – All Eyes on Me

Andra Day – America vs. Billie Vacation

Carlos Rafael Rivera – The Queen’s Gambit – WINNER (TIE)

Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross – Soul – WINNER (TIE)

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