The History of Rap’s Divisive Relationship With The Grammys by Complex News

Since the introduction of rap categories at the Grammys in 1989, the Recording Academy has had a rough history with the genre. Today, strides are being made to reflect music's most popular genre on music's biggest night. The 61st annual Grammys air Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. Subscribe to Complex News for More: http://goo.gl/PJeLOl Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/Complex https://www.facebook.com/complex https://www.instagram.com/complex/ https://plus.google.com/+complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.

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