Summer Walker On Grammys Snub: "The Math Is Literally Not Mathing"

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Once again, The Recording Academy failed to recognize Summer's album.

Once again, music fans are questioning The Recording Academy's choices, especially their aversion to Summer Walker. Currently, the internet is lit up following the announcement of Grammy nominations. Some hitmakers have earned themselves their first—or umpteenth—nod from The Academy, but other favorites were excluded.

For the second time, Summer Walker was snubbed by the Grammys, and she addressed the controversy online. "And for the grammys for a 2nd time, the math is literally not mathing," she wrote on her Instagram Story.

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In 2019, Walker's Over It ran up the charts to the No. 1 position. Two years later, Still Over It amassed similar success, and it was believed that the latest release was a Grammy shoo-in. Yet, for another award season, the Grammys lept over Walker and her hit record.

"I was gone post some numbers but it's ok," she added. "Atleast the streets fuq with me. y'all always pack out every show & support everytime I drop so thanks for the love I do receive [white heart emoji]."

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Walker isn't the only woman whose fanbase has stormed the internet in ire. Megan Thee Stallion continues to reign in the Rap game, but she was missing from nomination lists. Some believed Tems deserved a Best New Artist mention, but she was omitted this year.

Months ago, Nicki Minaj called out The Recording Academy after considerations were revealed. She was upset because she was moved from Rap to Pop, thus prompting an online spat with Latto. Like Walker, Minaj found that she, too, was snubbed by the Grammys this time around. She has received nearly a dozen nominations throughout her illustrious career, however, she has yet to bring home a trophy.

Minaj's tension with the Grammys has been well-documented. The Barbz are certainly upset about this one. Check out a few categories below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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