Jay-Z has opened up about why he chose to return to the Grammys after previously boycotting the event.
During the pre-Grammy gala on Saturday night, the rapper picked up the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award.
Speaking at the iconic annual event, Jay spoke out about why he chose to boycott the ceremony earlier in his career.
He claimed it was because fellow rapper DMX had been snubbed by the Grammy’s in 1999, despite having a highly successful year. Though Jay-Z didn’t attend, he went on to win Best Rap Album for his LP ‘Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life’.
Advertisement
The rap icon is up for eight awards at the New York event this evening which could bring his number of Grammy wins to a total 21 over his entire career.
