December 16th 2024.
J-Kwon, a rapper from St. Louis, was recently faced with disappointment when his song "A Bar Song" was no longer eligible for a Grammy nomination due to changes in The Recording Academy's rules. The song, which was co-written with Joe Kent and Mark Williams, was later sampled by country artist Shaboozey in his hit track "A Bar Song". However, due to the new rules, J-Kwon and his co-writers will only receive certificates if Shaboozey wins a Grammy for Song of the Year or Best Country Song, instead of the coveted trophy.
According to Billboard, The Recording Academy announced the changes on December 12th, stating that only the publisher and songwriter of a sampled or interpolated material will be eligible for certificates. This is a common practice for the Academy, as they often make adjustments to the nominations list after it is first published. These changes can include spelling corrections, title modifications, and the addition of nominees who were not initially included in the submission.
J-Kwon and Shaboozey's collaboration has been a successful one, with "A Bar Song" reaching new heights on the charts and even earning them a performance together at the BET Awards in June. However, despite the song's success, J-Kwon will not be able to add a Grammy to his list of accomplishments if Shaboozey takes home the award. This was set to be J-Kwon's first Grammy nomination and win, but unfortunately, he will only receive recognition through the certificates.
The controversy stems from the fact that Shaboozey's song features original lyrics from "Tipsy", a hit song written by J-Kwon, Joe Kent, and Mark Williams in 2004. Lines like "One, here comes the two to the three to the four" and "everybody at the bar gettin' tipsy" were borrowed from "Tipsy" and incorporated into "A Bar Song". Despite this, J-Kwon will not be recognized as a songwriter for Shaboozey's track. This news came as a disappointment to J-Kwon, who previously mentioned receiving a significant payout from the country remake.
In addition to the Grammy controversy, J-Kwon and other domestic laborers are also bracing for trouble as Trump's massive immigrant deportation plan looms. The rapper, who hails from St. Louis, is no stranger to hard work and the struggles of the working class. Despite the disappointment with the Grammy nomination, he remains proud of his collaboration with Shaboozey and the success they have achieved together.
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