The 12 Most Egregious Snubs in Grammy History

I don’t know what it is about Bruno Mars makes him so unlikeable—he’s a great singer, a great dancer, a great showman, and probably a super nice guy, but there’s something so forgettable and basic about his music and his whole thing. The world needs cookie-cutter radio pop, but something like Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic doesn’t deserve to win every grammy, right? Album of the Year, Song of the Year, R&B Album, R&B song, and more. Mars would have won for Polka Album of the Year if the category hadn’t been dropped in 2009. Here’s who didn’t win: Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, and Jay-Z.