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Wale, Kelly Clarkson and Miguel: D.C. Rapper Takes Offense to Singer's Grammy Comments

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Wale took offense to Kelly Clarkson's comments about Miguel at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

"I didn't like the Kelly Clarkson back-handed comments to Miguel," the D.C.-bred rapper told MTV News. "I just feel like our urban music is belittled, a little bit."

Kelly Clarkson took home the award for Best Pop Vocal album with her LP Stronger, but when she went up to accept her trophy, she offered what could have been perceived as slight to Miguel, who'd just performed "Adorn" with Wiz Khalifa.

"Miguel, I don't know who the hell you are," she said. "But we need to sing together. I mean, good God, that was the sexiest damn thing I've ever seen."

It wasn't so much the comment but what it signified that angered Wale. And the performance itself -- a short one -- got to him.

"Not trying to offend nobody on the committee, but for a record as big as 'Adorn,' and it to not be presented as a real performance onstage; it was almost like a segue to an award," he explained. "Again, I don't want to offend anybody on the committee, but that wasn't a very good representation of our music because 'Adorn' is gonna be around for the next 30 years."


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jbass10

Kelly,is one of the best vocalist on the planet. I watched the comment in question and clearly she was giving a heart felt "COMPLIMENT" . Dude get over yourself. I,
"Like many other people" didn't know who you were either until your performance.
You may have a beef about where you were placed and how you had to perform but , that's not Kellys' doing. Take the compliment, and if you're smart you'll take the invitation to do something together. Don't be hypersensitive

February 19 2013 at 5:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chris

D.A.N. GET OVER IT!

February 14 2013 at 6:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
pubaer11

This Wale guy, whoever he is, is a nobody, going nowhere, trying to play the r-card..

February 13 2013 at 11:36 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
mike13rock

adorn who??

February 13 2013 at 10:07 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
joannecdsnj

He is as dumb as a brick wall. She said she thinks you are so good that she wants to sing with you.

February 13 2013 at 9:54 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Money McNubb

A dumb nobody said what about a famous Grammy winner to get some recognition...

February 13 2013 at 8:43 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
malymal18

IT WAS A COMPLIMENT U IDIOT...

February 13 2013 at 8:24 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Sunny

Kelly didn't say anything bad about him. He is blowing it all out of proportion as an opportunity to get his name back in the spotlight.

February 13 2013 at 7:53 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Heymickr

It was obvious to me that her statement was intended as a compliment and should have been accepted as such. With the attitude he displayed (when gratitude was in order) we'll have to see how that 30 year thing goes.

February 13 2013 at 7:53 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
nflamingo

People get upset about the damnest things nowadays......

February 13 2013 at 6:53 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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