On the night of the 66th annual Grammy Awards, there was an unexpected twist in the category for Best Rap Song. Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj were mistakenly named as the winners, instead of the actual recipient, Killer Mike. The error occurred during the live pre-show telecast, causing some confusion and generating a buzz on social media.
Killer Mike, known for his work on 'Scientists & Engineers,' featuring André 3000, Future & Eryn Allen Kane, was initially announced as the winner of Best Rap Song. However, the official Recording Academy account on X (formerly known as Twitter) erroneously awarded the prize to 'Barbie World' by Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj. Although the mistake was quickly rectified, screenshots of the tweet circulated among users.
The other contenders in the Best Rap Song category were 'Attention' by Doja Cat, 'Just Wanna Rock' by Lil Uzi Vert, and 'Rich Flex' by Drake & 21 Savage. It's worth noting that Ice Spice and Minaj have not yet commented on the mix-up, leaving fans intrigued about their reaction.
'Barbie World,' the controversial yet catchy song that momentarily was believed to have won the award, was created for the Barbie movie soundtrack. It cleverly incorporates a sample from Aqua's iconic 1997 hit, 'Barbie Girl.' Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj have collaborated before, notably on the track 'Princess Diana.'
During a recent appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna, Ice Spice expressed her astonishment and gratitude at having the opportunity to work with Minaj. She described it as a surreal experience and thanked the rapper, referring to her as the 'Queen.'
Ice Spice, who received four nominations at the 2024 Grammys, including Best New Artist, took to X to share her excitement about the nods. In a hilarious post, she exclaimed, 'FOUR GRAMMY NOMINATIONS?! Are you s---tin me!!! Thank YOU!!' On the other hand, Minaj received two nominations, further solidifying both artist's prominence in the music industry.
In addition to her collaborations with Minaj, Ice Spice has also worked with Taylor Swift on the remix of 'Karma.' Reflecting on this collaboration in an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Ice Spice shared that she was initially having a terrible day, but receiving the news of working with Swift turned it around, leading to tears of joy.
As we eagerly anticipate the Official Grammy Awards broadcast from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, this unexpected mix-up in the Best Rap Song category has certainly added an extra layer of intrigue and excitement to the event. Stay tuned for more updates as the evening unfolds, and let's see who truly takes home the coveted Grammy Award for Best Rap Song.
