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The late, great Phife Dawg famously rapped, “I’ll never let a statue tell me how nice I am.” The words ring true when it comes to the Grammy Awards, which often have been lacking when it comes to its respect for Hip-Hop culture. 

Back in the day, the Grammys would even air the Rap category winners during the proper show. Too many the slights still continue, like Jay-Z sitting in the front row only to go 0-8 in Grammy wins in 2018.

Needless to say, the relation with the culture is still strained at best, with artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole all essentially curving the Grammys after being asked and passing on performing.

Considering the amount of Hip-Hop legends, who have dropped quality material only to never take home a Grammy Award, you can’t blame. Like Phife insinuated, a Grammy Awards will never make you a great MC, but the acknowledgment would still be cool.

As evidence, check out the eyebrow-raising list of Hip-Hop artists who have never won a Grammy in the gallery.

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