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Grammy's mistake: Nicki Minaj wrongly named Best Rap Song winner

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In a surprising turn of events, the 2024 Grammys faced a mix-up in announcing the winners for Best Rap Song. The Recording Academy, responsible for conducting the prestigious awards show, mistakenly named Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice as the recipients of the coveted award for their song 'Barbie World.' However, it was later clarified that the actual winners were Killer Mike, André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane for their collaborative track 'Scientists & Engineers.'

Although the online blunder was promptly deleted and corrected, fans managed to capture screenshots of the incident, leading to speculation and controversy. Some fans claimed the mistake was intentional, suggesting that there may be underlying motives at play. Others expressed frustration over what they perceived as a deliberate attempt to sabotage Nicki Minaj, who has yet to receive a Grammy despite being nominated 12 times throughout her career.

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