Macklemore Clean Sweeps The Top Rappers at The 2014 Grammy Awards!

Beyonce and Jay Z opened up the show with a sexy performance of "Drunk In Love". The power couple smiled and hugged as she sang the suggestive lyrics to one of the most popular tunes in the country. Jay Z palmed Mrs. Carter butt before they left the stage, turning the show over to the host - rap legend LL Cool J. There was the usual mix of Pop, Rock, Rap, R&B and Heavy Metal performances. Some of the vets stayed on the stage too long for my taste but the show was entertaining.

Macklemore had a clean sweep as far as Rap goes.He recieved the Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance — as if he were the only rapper that Grammy voters had heard about this year. Do you know who else was nominated in those categories? Kanye West, Jay-Z, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem. Macklemore had a very successful year, sure, but so did a lot of very talented rappers. Go figure!

2014 Grammy Awards Winners

Best R&B song: “Pusher Love Girl,” Justin Timberlake

Best urban contemporary album: “Unapologetic,” Rihanna

Best R&B album: “Girl On Fire,” Alicia Keys

Best rap performance:“Thrift Shop,” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz

Best rap song: “Thrift Shop” Ben Haggerty & Ryan Lewis

Best rap album: “The Heist,” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Producer of the Year, non-classical: Pharrell Williams

Best music video: “Suit and Tie,” Justin Timberlake Featuring Jay Z

Best music film: “Live Kisses,” Paul McCartney

Best new artist: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis 

Best rap/sung collaboration: “Holy Grail” Jay Z featuring Justin Timberlake

Best comedy album: “Calm Down Gurrl,” Kathy Griffin

Best reggae album: “Ziggy Marley In Concert,” Ziggy Marley

Best dance recording: “Clarity,” Zedd Featuring Foxes

Best dance/electronica album: “Random Access Memories,” Daft Punk

See Complete List HERE