The Recording Academy mistakenly tweeted that Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice were the winners of the Grammy for Best Rap Song – when the award actually went to Killer Mike.
The organization posted in error
Congratulations to the winners of Best Rap Song – “Best World.” [From Barbie The Album]“@nickiminaj & @icespicee_ featuring Aqua,” The Recording Academy originally tweeted.
This tweet was subsequently removed and one was posted announcing Killer Mike as the winner. “Congratulations on the winner of Best Rap Song – “SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS” @killermike ft. Andre 3000, @1future and @ErynAllenKane,” the account wrote.
The mishap didn't go unnoticed by fans, with one tweeting: “Why would the Grammys post about Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice N say in a tweet that they won the Grammys and then just delete it…”
The Recording Academy mistakenly tweeted that Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice were the winners of the Grammy for Best Rap Song – when the award actually went to Killer Mike
The Recording Academy confused fans by sharing this inaccurate tweet
The duo was also nominated for the Best Song Written For Visual Media award for “Barbie World,” which they failed to win.
Ice Spice was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best New Artist, but lost both.
Minaj has been nominated for a total of 12 Grammys throughout her career. She hasn't won one yet.
Recently, Ice Spice announced that she will be releasing her debut album this year, a project she is calling “Y2K.”
During an appearance on the Today Show, Ice Spice revealed the name of her album and gushed about the “crazy” but mysterious collaboration planned on the project.
“Yes, there will be an album this year,” said the singer, who was recently hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. 'I'm so excited. “It’s called Y2K,” she explained, adding, “It’s almost finished.”
Ice Spice – née Isis Naija Gaston – revealed that she decided to name her album Y2K because of her birth in 2000.
“That’s why I decided to call it that,” she explained.
They then shared that tweet with the correct winner
The rapper won Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album
Killer Mike pictured winning the award for Best Rap Album
The duo was also nominated for the Best Song Written For Visual Media award for “Barbie World,” which they failed to win
She also revealed that she recently completed a “crazy” collaboration, but refrained from revealing more: “I have a crazy collaboration that just wrapped up like two days ago,” she said.
The album follows Ice Spice's debut EP Like..?, which was released in January 2023 and included the tracks In Ha Mood and Princess Diana.
Ice Spice had a hugely successful year last year, which included a collaboration with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
In 2023, she gained over 48 million Spotify listeners, with her monthly listeners approaching 25 million.
Ice Spice broke down in tears after being named best new artist at the VMAs last year.
She told the crowd, “Thank you so much!” Thank you MTV! Oh my god, this is so cool! I just want to thank my munchkins. I love you so much.'
The rapper then thanked her manager and music producer.
“I would like to thank my label for always supporting me.” And of course God. Without God none of this would be possible. Thank you guys, I love you so much!' she concluded.