Spike Lee Calls Beyoncé's AOTY Loss At The Grammys' Skulduggery' 

Spike Lee spoke about Beyoncé losing the Album of the Year award at the Grammys.

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He called himself a supporter of the music star and believed her album was amazing.

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Lee also remembered her previous four nominations in the same category, which she never won.

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He believed her loss was "straight-up shenanigans, skulduggery, and subterfuge."

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The filmmaker revealed that speaking the truth to power never felt like a burden.

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Beyoncé's husband, Jay-Z, spoke ahead of the Grammys about her latest album.

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He believed the album deserved a win as it inspired many to be creative.

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Harry Styles won the Album of the Year award and gave a heartfelt acceptance speech.

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Beyoncé's fans were angered by the speech as they pointed out his whiteness.

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