How The 64th Grammy Awards Controversies Outshined The Oscars

The 64th annual GRAMMYs brought on more drama than the 94th Oscars Ceremony.

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Louis C.K., who admitted to sexual misconduct against women in 2017, won Best Comedy Album.

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Marilyn Manson was nominated for his work with Kanye "Ye" West on the "Donda" album.

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Last February, Manson denied multiple allegations of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse against women.

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Controversial comedian Dave Chappelle was nominated for “Best Spoken Word Album.”

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Chappelle's nomination was amid backlash over his transphobic statements on his Netflix stand-up special "The Closer."

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Ye boycotted the ceremony after the GRAMMYs barred him from performing due to "concerning online behavior."

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The Weeknd also abstained from the event after the Recording Academy committed foul play with nominations last year.

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Nevertheless, both musicians won Best Melodic Rap Performance for their single "Hurricane."

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