Lip Reader Reveals What Jay-Z Whispered in Beyoncé's Ear After She Won a Grammy
February 05, 2025
jay-z and beyoncé. | source: getty images
Lip Reader Deciphers Jay-Z's Whisper to Beyoncé Following Her Grammy Win
Beyoncé had a triumphant night at the Grammys, and moments before she stepped up to accept her award from Taylor Swift, her husband leaned in to share a few words with her — words later uncovered by a lip reader.
On February 2, 2025, legendary artist Beyoncé etched her name into history when she took home the coveted Best Country Album award for "COWBOY CARTER" at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Just before heading to the stage to receive her honor, the "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" singer’s husband, rap mogul Jay-Z, approached her and whispered something in her ear.
beyoncé and jay-z at the 67th annual grammy awards in los angeles, california on february 2, 2025. | source: getty images
As Taylor Swift announced the winner of the category, cameras zoomed in to capture Beyoncé’s stunned expression upon hearing her name called.
beyoncé's shocked reaction to hearing taylor swift announcing her as the winner for best country album at the grammys, posted on february 3, 2025. | source: youtube/recording academy/grammys
Following the announcement, the "Empire State of Mind" rapper, seated behind his wife, rose to approach her while clapping. According to Lip Reader NJ Hickling, Jay-Z said, "Woah woah woah. Bout time! You're a top girl."
jay-z whispering something into beyoncé's ear after she won a grammy. | source: youtube/recording academy/grammys
After this brief exchange, the couple’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, embraced her mother. Beyoncé then made her way to the stage to deliver an emotional acceptance speech as the audience erupted in applause.
After graciously receiving her Grammy from the "Bad Blood" artist, Beyoncé shared, "Wow, I really was not expecting this. Wow! I wanna thank God [...] that I'm able to still do what I love after so many years [...] I'd like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this album — we worked so hard on it."
beyoncé speaks on stage at the 67th annual grammy awards. | source: getty images
She went on, "I think sometimes Genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just want to encourage people to do what they're passionate about and to stay persistent. Wow! I'd like to thank my beautiful family, all of the artists that were collaborators, thank you, this wouldn't have been this album without you [sic]."
taylor swift presents beyoncé with the best country album award for "cowboy carter" at the 2025 grammy awards. | source: getty images
The celebrated performer also expressed gratitude to her fans before reiterating her surprise at the win. While Beyoncé received a warm welcome from the Grammy audience at Crypto.com Arena, the "CUFF IT" musician faced significant backlash online regarding her victory.
an amomama reader's comment about beyoncé's win at the 67th grammy awards, posted on february 3, 2025. | source: facebook/amomamanostalgia
Beyoncé triumphed over a competitive lineup, surpassing nominees Kacey Musgraves with "Deeper Well," Chris Stapleton with "Higher," Lainey Wilson with "Whirlwind," and Post Malone with "F-1 Trillion." With ten nominations across various categories, Beyoncé was already a formidable presence at the Grammys.
In addition to Best Country Album, she was nominated in major categories such as Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Duo/Group Performance, and Best Country Song.
While her Best Country Album win marked a pivotal moment in her career, it also sparked heated debate online. "That had to be rigged!" one ViralNewsApp reader exclaimed. Another bluntly stated, "She should not have won!" A third critic felt it was a blow to the genre itself, "What an embarrassment to country music.."
The backlash persisted as supporters of other nominees, particularly Kacey and Lainey, voiced their disappointment. Some argued that adopting country aesthetics does not equate to being genuinely part of the genre.
netizen comment about beyoncé's win at the grammys, posted on february 3, 2025. | source: facebook/thewrap
Others believed that while Beyoncé is a talented singer, her style doesn’t align with country music, expressing their preference for artists like Lainey, whom they viewed as a more authentic representative of the genre.
"She did not deserve that award," one frustrated netizen remarked about Beyoncé, while another argued, "Kacey was absolutely robbed. 'Deeper Well' was phenomenal."
beyoncé holds her award on stage at the grammys. | source: getty images
This sentiment (about Kacey being robbed) mirrored comments from Jay-Z’s speech at the February 2024 Grammys, where, after receiving the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, he criticized the Recording Academy for never awarding Beyoncé Album of the Year despite her record-breaking wins.
jay-z speaks on stage as he accepts the dr. dre global impact award with his daughter, blue ivy carter, at the 66th grammy awards on february 4, 2024. | source: getty images
"I don't want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than anyone and never won Album of the Year. So, even by your own metrics, that doesn't work. Think about that: the most Grammys, never won Album of the Year. That doesn't work," the rapper explained at the time.
jay-z and blue ivy carter at the 2024 grammy awards. | source: getty images
The artist also acknowledged that not everyone would leave the Grammys feeling satisfied, implying that some musicians might feel overlooked or undeserving of their nominations.
He suggested that some nominees might feel "robbed" or out of place in their categories but later admitted his bluntness, attributing it to nerves. "No, when I get nervous I tell the truth," Jay-Z said.
Despite the criticism Beyoncé faced for her Best Country Album win, some individuals celebrated her accomplishment. "Congratulations Beyonce 🎊 You deserve this win!" praised one ViralNewsApp reader.
Another supporter cheered for Beyoncé, applauding her well-deserved victory, while a different user expressed excitement and support for her historic success in country music.
fan comment about beyoncé's grammy win, posted on february 3, 2025. | source: facebook/thewrap
Beyoncé’s Grammy win coincided with the announcement of her much-anticipated tour. She revealed the news in an Instagram video featuring a glowing "COWBOY CARTER TOUR" sign flickering over a windy desert at night, accompanied by an electrical hum.
She followed up with a second post, showcasing a striking close-up of herself with bleached eyebrows, white-blonde braids, and a bold red lip against a dark background—matching the visuals from her "COWBOY CARTER" album. The caption reads, "COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025," confirming the tour's arrival.
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