But the attention deviated unexpectedly. After the emotional dedication of Rihanna To his father, Ronald Fenty, Jay-Z, 55 years old at the time, broke into his acceptance speech. This incident, which went relatively unnoticed at the time, has resurfaced strongly after the sad news of the death of Ronald Fenty At 70 last Saturday.
The images, now viral, show how Jay-Z, “He interrupted his flow again – and referred to himself with a nickname in the third person,” she would like to thank Jigga Man for being the best in the world.. An act that, for many, reveals a gesture of egolatry at a time that should have belonged exclusively to Rihanna.
The context is important. The Grammy was for the best rap collaboration/sung for his success “Umbrella”, a song that catapulted Rihanna’s career. However, The reaction of Jay-Z It has been interpreted by many as disrespect, eclipsing the recognition that Rihanna He gave his father. Some comments on social networks come to qualify the action of “chilling” and “arrogant”.
Rihanna’s reaction was remarkably controlled. “The Barbadense singer handled the situation with grace, extending her arm at a point to stay in the task and complete her acceptance speech without greater clumsiness”it is reported in various media. However, social networks are now flooded with comments that highlight Jay-Z’s lack of consideration.
A detail that does not go unnoticed: Taylor Swift, an ascending star at that time, was present as a presenter and her body language seemed to reflect an discomfort to Jay-Z’s attitude. A curious parallelism with the incident between Kanye West and Taylor Swift in the MTV Video Music Awards of 2009, where West interrupted Swift. This incident, in retrospect, highlights a pattern of behavior that has generated controversy around the male figures in the music industry.
The debate is open. The death of Ronald Fenty He has given a new perspective at an already controversial moment, reviving the questioning about the dynamics of power and interpersonal relationships in the music industry.
