Despite her immense talent and widespread fame, several musical legends exist who have never won a Grammy even after getting nominated, not once but multiple times. One of them is Nicki Minaj, who has 12 nominations so far in her name but zero wins. This year also, she was nominated for Best Rap Song ( featuring Ice Spice and Aqua) and Best Song Written for Visual Media ().
Nicki Minaj in her music video,
And then a controversy erupts. when the official Grammys Twitter and official website made an announcement declaring Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice as winners in the rap category. But it was promptly deleted. It didn’t happen during the award show ceremony. And this glitch has raised many questions among her fans as some think that this was done deliberately.

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Rapper Nicki Minaj’s fans were left disappointed after she was mistakenly announced the winner on the official X account and website of Grammys. First, the website and Twitter handle announced that it’s Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice won the Best Rap Song category for . But for whatever reasons might be, they quickly deleted the post. Later, it was clarified that Killer Mike’s actually took the prize.

The competitive category also featured nominations for (Lil Uzi Vert), (Doja Cat), and (Drake & 21 Savage).
Nicki Minaj in Likkle Miss Remix music video
Nicki Minaj has raised her frustration against the Award earlier as well. In 2022, when the show decided to remove her successful song, from the rap category to the pop one, she said:

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(Via The Hollywood Reporter)

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In 2020, also, she called out the Grammys for not giving her the Best New Artist award even after she had seven songs charting on Billboard at the time.

Nicki Minaj Fans Are Disheartened

This messy turn of events got Nicki Minaj fans really frustrated. This bizarre thing has caused an uproar among the fans, and they took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts. Fans pour their support for Minaj.
A still shot of rapper Nicki Minaj

“Nicki will never win a Grammy because of her behavior” #Scammys pic.twitter.com/haLatZGw45

— Taylar Sevyn (@7aylar) February 5, 2024

 

They just wanted more viewers that’s why they nominated her, they knew they were not gonna let her win.

— chocolatedrop (@nostalgiclyfe) February 5, 2024

 

WE LOVE YOU NICKI THE RAP GAME WOULDN’T BE WHERE IT’S AT IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU!!! WE LOVE YOU NICKII

— BIG.BARBIE.K (@prettyfacekera1) February 5, 2024

 

What that’s why i always hate Grammy, love you Nicki so much Queen

— Rishabh Minaj (@rishabh_kenbarb) February 5, 2024

 

I salute nicki Minaj for not tapping out & still dropping music knowing it’s so many odds against her! It’s big money to end Nicki but it’s a BIGGER God! Keep being you! Your legacy will never be undone!!!! @NICKIMINAJ I love you

— JT (@ThegirlJT) February 4, 2024

 

This EVERY YEAR! Shes that Girl!!! WE LOVE YOU NICKI

— Just Tee (@CaptialTee) February 5, 2024

 

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Earlier, Miley Cyrus took home the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for her track beating Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift.