Drake has won Best Rap Song at the 61st Grammy Awards. His track “God’s Plan” beat out songs by Travis Scott (“SICKO MODE,” which also features Drake), Jay Rock (“King’s Dead” and “WIN”), and Eminem (“Lucky You”). Noah “40” Shebib, Cardo, Boi1-da, and others also earn credit for the Best Rap Song win.
During his acceptance speech, Drake said, “We play in an opinion-based sport, not a factual-based sport.” He continued, “The point is, you’ve already won if you have people who are singing your songs word for word, if you’re a hero in your hometown. Look, if there’s people who have regular jobs who are coming out in the rain and snow, spending money to buy tickets to your shows, you don’t need this right here. You already won.” Drake’s microphone got cut off in the arena and on the telecast. “`He later wrote in an Instagram caption, “Too raw for TV.”
Drake has now won two Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song. “Hotline Bling” took home the honor back in 2017. Beyond Best Rap Song, Drake earned five nominations this year: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap Performance (twice).
"You've already won if you have people who are singing your songs word for word."#Grammys pic.twitter.com/irk5Zq9tSx
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) February 11, 2019
Source: Pitchfork