Why did Eve not receive a Grammy in 2000 for "You Got Me"?

Eve was not initially credited on the song "You Got Me," which led to her exclusion from the Grammy award won by The Roots and Erykah Badu in 2000.

When did Eve receive her corrected Grammy award?

Eve received her long-overdue Grammy award at the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, 27 years after the song's initial release.

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Eve's 27-Year Grammy Wait Ends

Q: What was Eve's reaction to receiving the Grammy after 27 years?

Eve expressed surprise and profound gratitude upon receiving the award, dedicating it to her younger self from Philadelphia who loved writing rhymes.

2 Feb

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Summary

Eve received a Grammy 27 years after The Roots' song "You Got Me" was released.
She was initially not credited on the track, causing her to be excluded from the award.
The Recording Academy president stated it was a simple decision to correct the oversight.

Rapper Eve has finally received a Grammy award for her 1999 collaboration with The Roots on the hit song "You Got Me," which also featured Erykah Badu. The track won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2000. However, Eve was not initially honored because she was not credited on the song.

This oversight was recently corrected at the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony. Recording Academy president Harvey Mason Jr. described the decision to rectify the situation as "really simple," stating it was an opportunity to "make it right." Eve expressed her surprise and gratitude upon receiving the award, dedicating it to her younger self from Philadelphia.

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