Beyoncé’s victory at this year’s Grammy Awards has sparked controversy among music fans, with many convinced that the results were rigged.

The 43-year-old singer appeared stunned when Taylor Swift took the stage at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena to announce her as the winner of Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter on Sunday evening.

Following the announcement, social media buzzed with skepticism, as numerous viewers questioned the legitimacy of the win. Many pointed to Beyoncé’s husband, Jay-Z, who had openly criticized the Recording Academy at the 2024 ceremony after she failed to secure an award.

His remarks from the previous year resurfaced as fans speculated whether his comments had influenced this year’s outcome.

Social Media reacts to the news

Social media erupted with backlash following Beyoncé’s win for Best Country Album at this year’s Grammy Awards, with many users on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing their skepticism. One user shared a photo capturing Beyoncé’s reaction to her victory, captioning it: “Beyoncé won the Grammy for the best country album. Even she knows it’s rigged.”

Another post criticized the legitimacy of the win, stating, “Let’s be honest… nobody listened to that album, the Grammys have always been rigged, and Jay-Z bought that prize for her.”

Speculation continued to grow as a third person noted the timing of Beyoncé’s arrival, writing, “Beyoncé shows up right before she wins best country album of the year??? And you expect people to believe the Grammys aren’t rigged? Right…”

Frustration escalated further when another user fumed, “Beyoncé 100% rigged the Grammys no doubt about it. I literally heard NOBODY talking about that album. The only song I’ve ever heard was the Texas one. #GRAMMYs MORE LIKE #SCAMMYS.“