Though Carter was namechecked in the official program, his name was a glaring omission from the broadcast.
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Bey fans are likely to be feeling both elation and disappointment.
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"Un Verano Sin Ti didn’t get AOTY but it did in the hearts of Latinos," tweeted one person.
Hova delivered a nearly five-minute verse during the set.
"I've been singing all my life," she said during her acceptance speech.
The singer was up against heavyweights including Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Lizzo and more.
Since being introduced to the awards 23 years ago, the category never appeared in prime time before this year.
"There is no such thing as best in music," the star said of his win. "I don't think any of us sit in the studio making decisions based on what's gonna get us one of these. "
