Top 7 Politically Controversial Grammy Awards Moments

The Grammy Awards are not exactly known for controversial moments. Sure, in recent years, there’s been silly uproar over “Bonnie Bear” beating out Top 40 mainstays for Best New Artist; and the widespread confusion over “who is Arcade Fire?” upon their 2010 Best Album victory.

But occasionally, the Grammys will have a moment that sets political and social media abuzz; that draws the ire of right-wing culture warriors or left-wing P.C. police; that sends a partisan message during an otherwise apolitical event.

Below are the top seven such moments in Grammy history:

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