Black Keys Star On Bieber Grammy Snub: "He's Rich"
Drummer Patrick Carney has joked JB doesn't need to win awards...
The Black Keys drummerJustin Bieber's snub from the Grammy Awards nominations, joking that he's rich and doesn't need to win trophies.
His band managed to take home four gongs at the ceremony on Sunday (February 10), while Bieber failed to pick up a single nod - causing JB's manager to rant about the decision on Twitter.
Carney has joked about JB's snub to TMZ, stating: "He's rich, right?
"I mean, I don't know. Grammys are, like, for music, not for money, and he's making a lot of money. I don't know - he should be happy, I guess."
He went on to offer some advice to all the hopeful Grammy Award winners out there, adding: "I guess buy a minivan and go on tour - see what happens."
Justin has since addressed Carney's comments, tweeting: "the black keys drummer should be slapped around haha."
While The Black Keys may have picked up a hoard of Grammys, Bieber was busy unveiling new music during the ceremony, posting song You Want Me online.
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