Tech billionaire  Elon Musk   has caused another major controversy by claiming that   Jay-Z spent more than $170 million   to influence the music industry and ensure   Beyoncé   won Best Country Album at the   Grammy Awards.

Musk’s explosive claims

In a series of social media posts, Musk claimed that   Jay-Z paid   :

$20 million   for radio airplay to promote Beyoncé’s country album
US$40 million   for radio broadcasts to radio stations nationwide
$110 million   for downloads to artificially boost sales

Musk claimed these financial moves were part of a broader industry plan to position Beyoncé as a   country music star   , despite criticism from some traditional country music fans.

industry and fan reactions

The allegations have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with fans divided: some defending  Beyoncé’s artistic development  , while others doubting whether the award was  deserved   .

Some industry experts argue that   music marketing and promotion   is common practice, but Musk’s allegations suggest a   level of manipulation   that could damage the credibility of major awards shows.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s reaction

Neither   Jay-Z nor Beyoncé   have responded to Musk’s allegations. However, sources close to the couple dismissed the claims, saying they were   unfounded conspiracy theories   meant to discredit Beyoncé’s success.

Musk versus the entertainment industry

This isn’t the first time Elon Musk has clashed with celebrities or the mainstream media   . The billionaire has frequently criticized  Hollywood, the music industry and big tech companies   for alleged corruption and bias.

Since there is no concrete evidence as of yet, it remains to be seen whether Musk’s allegations   will lead to further investigations or fade away like another online controversy   .