The 2024 Grammys was a celebration of musical achievements and special moments! Taylor Swift, anyone? But there was also anger by some of the fans when their favorite artists didn’t win, using the hashtag #scammys on X (formerly Twitter). Here are some of the best Grammy memes and reactions from the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Grammy Memes and Reactions 2024
One of the best moments from the Grammy Awards was Taylor Swift’s announcement of her new album – The Tortured Poets Department – coming April 19th! Everyone was expecting Reputation TV, and of course she has to surprise us all.
Taylor Swift announces her new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ at the #Grammys. pic.twitter.com/uKCXm5RQbj
— Variety (@Variety) February 5, 2024
Taylor Swift: “and I’ve been keeping a secret”
Swiftie internet:#GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/efehW4Su7o
— T (@trinawatters) February 5, 2024
We’re getting 16 songs plus a bonus track on The Tortured Poets Department.
🚨| Taylor Swift’s “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” consists of 16 songs and 1 bonus track! pic.twitter.com/yQTfgtLRCK
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) February 5, 2024
I mean you’re not the only one.
me thinking all day she’s gonna announce rep tv and now it’s a whole new album
pic.twitter.com/NvuqAXC16e— m (@hbwknies) February 5, 2024
Meme appropriate.
everyone with Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets past April 19#GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/SrC8z7BBS7
— T (@trinawatters) February 5, 2024
And then Jay-Z got on stage and started speaking his truth.
Jay-Z calls out the #GRAMMYs for never awarding Album of the Year to Beyoncé, while accepting the Global Impact Award Grammy on stage:
“Most Grammys ever, never won Album of the Year. How does that work?” pic.twitter.com/PDQvy1X5s5
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 5, 2024
Annie Lennox was bold and called for a ceasefire and peace in the world.
Annie Lennox at the #Grammys: “Artists for ceasefire. Peace in the world.” pic.twitter.com/bF8R5n2zLA
— Variety (@Variety) February 5, 2024
This moment was so pure when Lizzo and Sza hugged it out!
That Black girl sway hug that Lizzo and Sza just did 🥹🥹 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/JdNAFoQmMa
— jnewlove (@jnewlove) February 5, 2024
Miley’s hair was a source of commentary but she used her moment to call you know who out.
🚨| Taylor Swift cheering for Miley Cyrus celebrating her first GRAMMY during her performance of “Flowers” at the 2024 #GRAMMYs!
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) February 5, 2024
And then of course she won a second Grammy and was being Miley. That’s why we love her.
Speak of Taylor Swift and she appears, Trevor Noah jokes that as she moves through the crowd the “local economy around those tables improves.” pic.twitter.com/fJ4Eu9U6JM
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 5, 2024
Killer Mike won 3 Grammys, then was put in handcuffs. Did not see that coming.
Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in https://t.co/aF2yiyTHol arena after winning 3 #Grammys during telecast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” Best Rap Album for Michael) “Free Mike” someone shouts as he walks past. pic.twitter.com/4epfmzqMt8
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 5, 2024
Fans were not happy about Nicki Minaj not winning.
Ok so can we all finally admit that the Grammys should not be taken seriously? #BarbieWorld #Scammys pic.twitter.com/ImOryP40ww
— $$ (@sabriashayel) February 4, 2024
Two icons.
Everything about this #GRAMMYs moment! ❣️ pic.twitter.com/cWclFfuY9N
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Shout out to host Trevor Noah for a fantastic job not tearing down women with his jokes.
Speak of Taylor Swift and she appears, Trevor Noah jokes that as she moves through the crowd the “local economy around those tables improves.” pic.twitter.com/fJ4Eu9U6JM
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 5, 2024
And the big award of the night went to Taylor Swift for Album of the Year with Midnights.
🏆| “Midnights” wins ‘Album Of The Year’ at the 2024 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/8UZDMXaiv9
— The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) February 5, 2024
And I was a little shocked about the ignoring, too, but then I saw a picture of Celine and Taylor hugging backstage, so hoping all is well.
Okay but Taylor Swift waiting and ignoring Celine Dion is a crime? NOT HUGGING HER AND JUST TAKING THE TROPHY? WHAT?! pic.twitter.com/QCviaxEPt6
— Jacklyn Krol (@JacklynKrol) February 5, 2024
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!