Shaboozey Addresses Backlash Over Grammys Remark
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Shaboozey clarified that his Grammys line ‘immigrants built this country’ was not meant to dismiss Black contributions, noting he is Black and the son of Nigerian immigrants. Winning Best Country Duo/Group for “Amen” with Jelly Roll—the first Black man to do so on Black History Month—the artist dedicated the award to the children of immigrants and to Black history, emphasizing his career is about lifting people up and honoring where he comes from, amid broader Grammys support for immigrant communities.
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