Rapper J-Kwon’s name removed from Grammy nods for Shaboozey’s ‘Tipsy’
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” is ensnared in some Grammy Awards controversy ahead of the Feb. 2 ceremony. J-Kwon, credited as a writer on the chart-topping hit, is not eligible to receive an award if it wins in either of the categories its nominated for: Song of the Year and Best Country Song.
Grammys remove J-Kwon as songwriter for Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)'
The 2025 Song of the Year nominee, which includes an interpolation to J-Kwon's 2004 hip-hop track "Tipsy," initially credited the "Hood Hop" rapper as well as writers Joe Kent and Mark Williams.
J-Kwon’s Grammy Nods for ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Withdrawn
Grammy rules specify that “publisher & songwriter(s) of sampled or interpolated material,” are eligible only for certificates.
Grammys Withdraw J-Kwon’s Nomination For Shaboozey’s ‘Tipsy’ Remake
J-Kwon had his Grammy nomination for Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" reneged after The Recording Academy changed its rules.
How Shaboozey’s Country Spin on a 20-Year-Old Rap Song Became the Year’s Biggest Hit: ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’
In a fractious America, there’s still one thing that people can agree on: Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The Virginian’s country flip of an old J-Kwon hit rang out from bars, barbecues and car radios all summer,
‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’: How Shaboozey Improvised the Year’s Biggest Hit, Which Even Caught Beyoncé’s Attention
With nearly 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Shaboozey’s genre-blurring “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is the biggest hit of 2024.
J-Kwon’s Grammy Nods Withdrawn For Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’
Late last week, the Recording Academy officially withdrew the 2025 Grammy nominations for J-Kwon (Jerrell C. Jones), Joe Kent, and Mark Williams, the writers of J-Kwon’s 2004 hit “Tipsy,” which Shaboozey interpolated in his chart-topping megahit,
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J-Kwon Joins Shaboozey For Surprise Performance At 2024 BET Awards
Paying homage to the original "Tipsy" creator, Shaboozey closed out his performance with a surprise guest, St. Louis' very own J-Kwon, who performed a remix of his 2000s hit "Tipsy" alongside the ...
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Shaboozey receives 5 Grammy nominations as country star's breakout year continues
Shaboozey's banner year kicked off when he was featured on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album and keeps reaching new highs.
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Shaboozey’s ‘Bar Song’ samples St. Louis native J-Kwon’s 2004 hit ‘Tipsy’
Shaboozey’s chart-topping single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” featured an interpolation of J-Kwon’s 2004 hit song ‘Tipsy,’ transforming the 2004 club anthem into a country-style melody.