Trophies: Hip-Hop’s Best Grammy Moments

Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff, LL Cool J, Russell Simmons boycott in 1989

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In 1989, the Grammys awarded Best Rap Performance for the first time, but decided to not air the presentation. Many hip-hop figures felt slighted and boycotted the event.

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