Lil Wayne expressed his disappointment over not receiving any Grammy nominations for his album Tha Carter VI. He compared his situation to that of former NFL coach Bill Belichick. This comes after the Grammys honored several hip-hop artists, as reported by HotNewHipHop.

What Happened

Lil Wayne took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts after the Grammy Awards ceremony. He sent congratulations to the nominees and winners. However, he also pointed out his own absence from the nominations list. “Congrats to the nominees and winners. Wasnt included. As usual. I gotta work harder. As usual. One time for my slime Bill Beli.” Wayne wrote. He referenced Bill Belichick, the decorated former head coach of the New England Patriots. Belichick reportedly missed out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Tha Carter VI Performance

The album in question, Tha Carter VI, dropped last June and is Lil Wayne’s fourteenth solo studio album. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album moved 108,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. However, critics offered mixed reviews for the project.

Grammy Wins and Reactions

While Lil Wayne didn’t secure any nominations, the Grammys did acknowledge other prominent hip-hop figures. Kendrick Lamar took home several awards, including Best Rap Album for GNX. He also won Best Rap Song for “tv off” and Best Melodic Rap Performance for “luther.” which also earned Record of the Year. Additionally, Clipse received Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips.” Doecii won Best Music Video for “Anxiety.” The Grammy ceremony saw other artists voicing complaints. Nicki Minaj also commented on host Trevor Noah’s jokes, as noted by HotNewHipHop.

Context of Award Shows

This situation highlights ongoing discussions about Grammy nominations and their perceived fairness within the music industry. Many artists and fans often debate the choices made by the academy. Lil Wayne’s comparison to Belichick underscores a feeling of being overlooked despite significant contributions. The rapper clearly feels he deserved recognition for his latest work

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