For Jay-Z, A Grammy Shutout–And A National Victory–All In One Day

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter acknowledges his Industry Icon award during the Clive Davis party on the eve of the 60th annual Grammy Awards. (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Jay-Z went into the 60th annual Grammy Awards with a field-leading eight nominations and came away with precisely zero golden gramophones. Yet, in typical fashion, he’s emerged from seeming adversity a winner.

Even as Kendrick Lamar topped Jay-Z in myriad categories (Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Performance, Best Rap A...