Billie Eilish Fans Lay Into Beyoncé After Seeing Singer Cry Following Grammy Snub

Billie Eilish fans are laying into Beyoncé on social media after the latter walked away with the coveted "Album of the Year" Grammy award at this year's ceremony.

The criticism comes after Beyoncé won the prestigious title following four losses between the years of 2008 and 2022.

On social media, Eilish fans are expressing their disapproval of Beyoncé's latest Grammy wins while grieving the fact that Eilish received zero despite having seven nominations.

Eilish fans have grown increasingly concerned over the singer's well-being after she was seen crying during Beyoncé's acceptance speech for "Album of the Year." After the "Cowboy Carter" singer was named the winner, the camera panned to Eilish, who had the most streamed song on Spotify in 2024, who was visibly upset.

The "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" singer was wearing a black ensemble with a backward baseball cap. The glasses she sported on the red carpet were also off of her face, which showcased her teary eyes.

On X, users flooded the platform to share their thoughts about seeing the "Hit Me Hard and Soft" performer crying at the Grammys.

"I'm so mad," one user wrote. "She deserved at least one award."

Another fan expressed their disappointment with the "academy" for snubbing her only to "show her crying when she lost."

"F-ck the academy, respectfully," they wrote.

Others believed the singer was crying tears of joy after witnessing Beyoncé earn the title following so many years.

Eilish's album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," was released in May 2024 and featured the popular singles "BIRDS OF A FEATHER," "LUNCH," and "CHIHIRO."

The project debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and had all 10 songs chart within the Top 40 of the Hot 100.

Although "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100, the single was the most streamed song on Spotify in 2024. Eilish performed the track at the Grammys and received positive reactions from the crowd.

Her project also earned her seven Grammy nominations, including "Record of the Year," "Song of the Year," and "Album of the Year." However, she lost all of her categories, which didn't sit well with her fans online.

After realizing Eilish would end the night with zero wins, fans of the young adult began comparing her album to Beyoncé's online. According to several users, Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft" was more deserving of many other released projects, especially "Cowboy Carter."

"[You all] cannot sit here and tell that Billie did not deserve at least one award," one user wrote on X. "Especially ["Album of the Year"].

"[Zero] Grammys for this album and for Billie is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen," another user commented. "They did her so wrong. She definitely at least deserved ["Album of the Year"] and "Song of the Year." [Her] album is pure art."

Another user shared a bold claim, saying awards should be given to those who earn the win rather than those it's "long overdue" for.

However, many other users defended Beyoncé, acknowledging the singer's long journey since stepping onto the scene in the '90s.

"[I don't think y'all understand how insane this is. [Beyoncé is the] FIRST BLACK woman since 1999 to win an ["Album of the Year"]. Beyoncé, I'm telling my grandkids about you as if I was your firstborn," someone wrote.

Other users also pointed out how Eilish lost to several different artists that night, including Kendrick Lamar for his chart-topping single "Not Like Us," yet they're seemingly only upset with Beyoncé.

"All this energy for Beyoncé is.. suspicious," a watcher posted. "Sabrina won categories that Billie was a contender for, and you weirdos have no energy for her. Why is that?"

Another person agreed, saying it's "very telling" how Eilish fans are "focusing on her losing to Beyoncé as if she didn’t lose to [seven] other people that night."

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" winning "Album of the Year" was a long time coming for the Destiny's Child alum. She's been up for the coveted trophy four times in the past; however, she's lost to Taylor Swift, Beck, Adele, and Harry Styles.

She caught up with entertainment journalist Kevin Frazier after the special moment and explained how "honored" she felt to win the Grammy's highest honor with a country project. The 43-year-old explained how "surreal" it felt to be recognized in such a way after "25 years" of "working really hard and trying my best to keep growing and keep opening up doors."

Beyoncé's 13-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who appeared alongside the "Texas Hold 'Em" singer for her first live performance of "Cowboy Carter" on Netflix, accompanied her mother on the stage to accept her long-awaited "Album of the Year" Grammy. Backstage, Beyoncé revealed how grateful she was that her child was able to witness history being made before giving a shout-out to the country singers pushing to be seen in the industry today.

"Album of the Year" isn't the only surprising award Beyoncé took home during the 2025 Grammy Awards. The singer also won "Best Country Album" for "Cowboy Carter," which was up against Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, and Lainey Wilson.

Swift presented the "16 Carriages" performer with the award, and during her speech, Beyoncé addressed the shocking moment, saying she "really was not expecting this." She went on to thank "God" for allowing her to continue performing before ending the moment seemingly confronting her critics.

"I think genre [sometimes] is a code-word to keep us in our place as artists," she said. "And I just want to encourage everyone to do what they're passionate about."

The singer's comment comes after country music fans and singers, like Luke Bryan, acknowledged Beyoncé's venture into the genre but didn't believe her work hit the mark. However, after earning two of the industry's most prestigious awards for the project, she might end up letting that speak for itself.