Rapper landed telling blows on industry's biggest night, writes Chris Richards
Drake won the Grammy for best rap song, then proceeded to explain why the awards don't matter. Photo / AP
Anight when everyone across this country listens to the same music should feel like fun. Yet somehow, Grammy night remains cruel, or at least unusual — even when it's as semi-coherent as the one we just experienced. But as the dust settles, here's one way to know that the Grammys are still pure madness: the most clarifying, truth-to-power moment belonged to Drake.
Yeah, Drake, the guy who made a music video where he just goes around giving people free hugs and money. That video was for God's Plan, and when this year's Grammy electorate named it best rap song at the 61st Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Drake, who traditionally goes AWOL on Grammy night, showed up to grip his golden gramophone in person. Then, with trophy in hand, he talked about its worthlessness.