The Internet Has a *Lot* of Thoughts About Beyoncé Losing Album of the Year to Adele
"Adele said, I don't even need Kanye Imma do this myself."

Despite being a groundbreaking work of art, Beyoncé's Lemonade lost Album of the Year to Adele, and the internet was not having it. (Neither was Adele, by the way.)
First, Yoncé's fellow celebrities spoke up:
so true. LolFebruary 13, 2017
Off to bed... #Lemonade is life and it still grows. All love and praise to @Beyonce 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝❤February 13, 2017
Even Adele knows Beyonce should have won 💓💓💓February 13, 2017
Then, came the Hive:
Adele said i don't even need Kanye imma do this myselfFebruary 13, 2017
Equally important, were the people who voiced concern with the systemic racism that may have lead to Adele's win:
If you would like to report illegal aliens, plz call Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) at 1-866-DHS-2ICE (347-2423).February 13, 2017
"My Album Of The Year is Lemonade." - Adele pic.twitter.com/Zp5mcUB9Q6February 13, 2017
And then there was this post-win speech by Adele, who accurately said, "what the f*ck does she have to do to win Album of the Year?"
Something to think about....
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Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm. She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
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