Jay-Z addressed his previous boycott of the Grammys when he accepted the Salute To Industry Icons award.
Saturday night, ahead of the 60th annual Grammy Awards celebration, Jay-Z was the guest of honor at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala where he received the Grammy Salute To Industry Icons Award. As he accpeted the award, the veteran emcee took the time to address why he previously turned away from the Grammys in a boycott toward the inception of his career.