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Ludacris Recalls A Surprising Encounter With Justin Timberlake Backstage At The Grammys

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With the 2024 Grammys taking place over the weekend, the notorious award show is fresh in a lot of people’s minds. As is often the case that got a lot of fans and artists reminiscing on some of their favorite Grammy memories. One of which was Ludacris. The rapper recently made an appearance on Drink Champs to discuss his memories from years of attending the award show. But it was one particular backstage encounter during the 2007 Grammys that grabbed the attention of listeners.

The 2007 Grammys in particular were a big night for Ludacris. Though he had already won an award for his Usher and Lil Jon collab “Yeah” it was his first time winning for music of his own. He took home the Best Rap Album award for his project Release Therapy and also won Best Rap Song for the album’s biggest hit “Money Maker.” But while celebrating his victory backstage he had a surprising encounter. He calls someone saying “Shut the f*** up, some of us didn’t win any g****** Grammys!!!” in response to his celebration. After peeling back a curtain it was revealed, at least he suspects, to be Justin Timberlake who said it. Check out the full episode where he tells the story below.

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Ludacris Shares His Justin Timberlake Grammys Story

This year’s Grammys also provided some moments that will probably make great podcast stories one day. The biggest is probably Killer Mike. He had a pretty substantial celebration after sweeping the hip-hop categories and taking home three straight awards. But his celebration was cut short when he was arrested shortly after for an incident that happened backstage.

When the story initially broke there was very little information, just videos of Mike in handcuffs circulating online. Since then he’s thankfully been released and some context was added to the incident and resulting arrest, though the full story from his perspective isn’t yet known. What do you think of Ludacris’ story about Justin Timberlake at the Grammys? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Killer Mike Taken Away In Handcuffs During Grammy Awards

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Killer Mike has been placed under arrest at the 2024 Grammy Awards after accepting his wins for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album at the ceremony. The Hollywood Reporter’s Chris Gardner broke the news on Twitter. The cause of the arrest is unclear; however, it reportedly has nothing to do with his behavior at the event.

“Just spoke to an official who tells me it’s a misdemeanor and has nothing to do with anything that happened today here inside the arena,” Gardner reported live from the venue. “Likely he will be released once it’s sorted. ‘It’s a big nothing,’ source says.”

Read More: Killer Mike Sweeps Best Rap Album, Song, & Performance At 2024 Grammys

Killer Mike Poses With His Grammy Awards

Los Angeles, CA – February 04: Winner Killer Mike, winner of the “Best Rap Album” award for “Michael”, “Best Rap Performance” award for “Scientists & Engineers”, and ” Best Rap Song” award for “Scientists & Engineers,” with trophy, at the 66th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Prior to his arrest, Mike celebrated a sweep of the three awards he was nominated for at the event. His track, “Scientists & Engineers,” helped him notch the awards for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance while his project, Michael, earned him Best Rap Album. Check out a clip of the arrest below.

Killer Mike Placed Under Arrest

Elsewhere during the ceremony, Victoria Monét, Lil Durk, and more artists took home awards. Be on the lookout for further updates on Killer Mike as well as the rest of the Grammys on HotNewHipHop.

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Travis Scott Fans React To Killer Mike Winning Best Rap Album Over “Utopia”

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Travis Scott fans were in an uproar on social media after Killer Mike took home the awards for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Overall, the ceremony marked Scott’s 10th losing nomination over the course of his career. He’s still yet to win.

“Travis Scott deserved this one especially after the grammys disaster of 2018,” one user wrote on Twitter. Another shared a highlight reel of LeBron James with the caption: “The Grammys when it comes to always robbing Travis Scott off AOTY.” One fan tweeted: “Listen I like it. But I’m telling you right now pretentious whites who ‘aren’t really into rap’ really f*ck with Run the Jewels and Killer Mike. See it with a lot of my festival friends. I liked all the albums nominated and am happy for him. But it’s not AOTY IMO.”

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Killer Mike Celebrates His Grammy Win

Killer Mike accepts the “Best Rap Album” award for “Michael” on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards pre-telecast show at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Fans React To Travis Scott’s Grammys Loss

In addition to Killer Mike, other nominees in the Best Rap Album category included Metro Boomin (HEROES & VILLAINS), Nas (King’s Disease III), and Drake & 21 Savage (Her Loss). Among Scott’s other losses have been a nomination for Astroworld in the Best Album category in 2019 as well as losing nominations for “Sicko Mode” in both Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song the same year. Check out his fans’ reactions to the latest disappointment below.

Other Grammy winners from Sunday so far include Lil Durk and J. Cole, Dave Chappelle, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on the 2024 Grammy Awards on HotNewHipHop.

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Killer Mike Sweeps Best Rap Album, Song, & Performance At 2024 Grammys

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Killer Mike swept his three nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards including wins for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance with his track “Scientists & Engineers,” as well as Best Rap Album for Michael. They mark his first Grammy wins since 2003, when he took home Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for his work on Outkast’s “The Whole World.”

He shared his Best Rap Performance award with featured artists André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane. For Best Rap Song, André 3000, Paul Beauregard, James Blake, Tim Moore, and Dion Wilson all share the win as well.

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Killer Mike On Stage At The Grammys

Los Angeles, CA – February 04: Killer Mike accepts the award for Rap Song at the 66th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

As for the Best Rap Album category, other nominees included Metro Boomin (HEROES & VILLAINS), Nas (King’s Disease III), Travis Scott (Utopia), and Drake & 21 Savage (Her Loss). For Best Rap Song, Doja Cat (“Attention”), Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (“Barbie World” feat. Aqua), and Drake & 21 Savage (“Rich Flex”), all had a chance to win. Finally, with Best Rap Performance, there was Baby Keem (“The Hillbillies” feat. Kendrick Lamar), Black Thought (“Love Letter”), Coi Leray (“Players”), and Drake & 21 Savage (“Rich Flex”). Check out the moment Mike took the stage to accept his awards below.

Killer Mike Celebrates His Grammy Wins

When Killer Mike accepted his Michael win, he was elated, shouting “It’s a sweep! It’s a sweep! It’s a sweep!” into the microphone. Other winners from the night so far have included Victoria Monét, who won Best R&B Album, Dave Chappelle, who won Best Comedy Album, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Killer Mike as well as the Grammy Awards on HotNewHipHop.

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Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Best Rap Album

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Hip-hop’s relationship with the Grammys has been iffy ever since it was first recognized as a genre in 1989. Since then, the Grammy committee has made numerous attempts to make sure that the culture is well represented, although their choices have undoubtedly been questionable over the years. However, we’re back in award season and the Best Rap Album category has some interesting contenders.

From underground legends like Killer Mike, who delivered an outstanding body of work with Michael, to chart-toppers like Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss, as well as Travis Scott’s Utopia, the 2024 Grammy Awards will undoubtedly produce a bigger discourse, no matter who ends up taking home the trophy. However, we’ve broken down the seven projects that could possibly win the award for Best Rap Album at the 2024 Grammys.

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Drake & 21 Savage – Her Loss

Drake’s relationship with the Grammys has been contentious, to say the least. However, after boycotting the award show, he and 21 Savage submitted their joint project, Her Loss. Released on November 4th, 2022, the collaborative effort marked Drake’s second album in a matter of months and third in over a year. With the viral success of “Rich Flex” and records like “Spin For You” and “Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin’,” Drake and 21 Savage had 2023 on lock. Although it’s difficult to predict if they’re a shoo-in for Best Rap Album, the success of Her Loss is certainly worthy of its nod.

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Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains

Very few producers have managed to snag any sort of nominations in the Best Rap Album category as the primary artist. However, Metro Boomin’s Heroes & Villains certainly proved to be a massive success in its own right. The sophomore follow-up to Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Metro came through with a star-studded event on his latest album, which dropped on December 2nd, 2022. The usual suspects appeared on the project (21 Savage, Travis Scott, Offset, etc), along with stars like The Weeknd, Chris Brown, and John Legend. Once again, Metro Boomin proved that he’s a generational talent with an ear for production like no other.

Travis Scott – Utopia

Standing as the most anticipated album of 2023, Travis Scott earned himself another Rap Album of The Year nomination for his critically acclaimed album, Utopia, released on July 28th, 2023. Pushing the boundaries of hip-hop further on his latest opus, Utopia served as a strong follow-up to 2018’s Astroworld. Laced with appearances from Drake, 21 Savage, Westside Gunn, and plenty of other familiar faces, Utopia was not only a commercial success but a critical one, too. Ultimately, it checked all of the necessary boxes to land a nomination in the Best Rap Album category at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Read More: Travis Scott “Utopia” Review

Killer Mike – Michael

Following an incredibly fruitful run alongside El-P as Run The Jewels, Killer Mike returned to the studio for his first solo album in 11 years. Michael is a crown jewel in Killer Mike’s solo catalog, boasting thought-provoking bars, impeccable guest appearances, and undeniable production. With hip-hop as the foundation, Michael intertwines influences of gospel, R&B, soul, and funk to deliver the most personal outing by Killer Mike. Although it didn’t necessarily achieve great commercial success, Killer Mike’s pen game and ear for production outweighed any RIAA certification or Billboard chart placement.

Nas & Hit-Boy – King’s Disease III

The magic that Nas and Hit-Boy delivered since they first joined forces on King’s Disease in 2020 served as the foundation for a fruitful partnership. The two created a generational bridge that earned Nas his first Grammy Award in 2021. That same year, Nas and Hit-Boy released the sequel before closing out the trilogy in November 2022. King’s Disease 3, which doesn’t boast a single feature, proved that the chemistry between Nas and Hit-Boy was what hip-hop was missing. Again, another album from the lot that didn’t top the charts, its sheer quality makes it a strong contender among the nominees for the Best Rap Album category. 

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