๐จ๐๏ธEminem on BTS reportedly choosing not to submit a song for Grammy consideration:
"Good. I respect it. I've been saying for years that artists don't need a gold trophy to prove they're great. If BTS decided they don't need the Grammys, it's because they've already built one of the biggest fanbases in the world. The Grammys don't define greatness, they never have."
"Now, look at someone like Nicki Minaj. Whether you love her or not, her impact on hip-hop is undeniable, yet she's never won a Grammy, then look at Beyonce, she's good but not all that and yet she has the most Grammys?. It goes on to show why people keep questioning the system. It feels like industry politics and behind-the-scenes influence matter more than the music. That's why more artists are realizing they don't need the Grammys, the Grammys need them."
Racism will never win.
Despite this year most likely being their biggest Grammy year yet, they decided to stand against the prejudice of the industry in trying to "other" them time and time again. And now even more blatantly with the new Asian category.
This is the most genuine and unfiltered reaction from Bangtan. If the Grammys don't recognize BTS, then why would BTS need the Grammys? BTS has already proven their impact to the world.
Their legacy was built by their music, their impact, and millions of fans around the world. ๐
This is Bangtan's rawest reactionโand honestly, it says everything. If the Grammys still don't recognize BTS after everything they've achieved, then maybe the real question is: does BTS even need the Grammys?
Legends don't wait for validation.