Grammys dubbed ‘Scammys’ amid outrage after BTS ‘snubbed’ for another year

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the Las Vegas event, even roping in Olivia Rodrigo for a cameo.However, celebrations were swift after the group, who was nominated for best pop duo/group performance for Butter, lost out to SZA and Doja Cat’s Kiss Me More.While the winner is still an epic banger, BTS’ fan base, Army, was left fuming after the group – arguably the most famous in the world – was shut out at the Grammys for the second consecutive year.The tag #Scammys has been trending since the perceived snub, with irate fans accusing the Academy of using the popularity of the band for ‘clout’, knowing the loyal Army will be tuning in to hopefully see them scoop a win.One wrote on Twitter, echoing similar sentiments from other fans: ‘Stop using BTS for clout, you made Army stay up and waste their time knowing BTS isn’t going to win #scammys.’However, some wanted to simply remind others that BTS are still winners, as they’re in town not just for the awards but to perform in four massive, sold out, stadium and arena dates in the coming weeks.One wrote on Twitter: ‘Reminder that bts came to vegas not for the grammy’s but for four sold out stadium concerts where the overflow seating is the grammy’s venue.

they don’t need the grammy’s, the grammy’s need them. [sic]’SERIOUSLY?!?! 2 YEARS?! The biggest pop songs?! Love these girls, but CâMON!!!

This was for our boys. Iâm GUTTED!!! #BUTTER #GRAMMYsi hope bts knows that a grammy doesnât change anything to the fact that theyâre the most successful, talented and hardworking group out therearmy don’t be sad about the fact that BTS got robbed again by scammys Just remember,In a few days they’re going to have a concert in the same arenaBTS did not lose.