Before the main 2012 Grammy Award broadcast even started, Kanye West had already won three awards.
During the non-televised pre-show, the rapper won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Collaboration with "All Of The Lights" (with Rihanna, Fergie, Elly Jackson, Elton John and more). He also won Best Rap Album for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy .
West was not nominated for Best Album, a snub that had many scratching their heads. He was also for nominated for Best Rap Album for his collaboration with Jay-Z, Watch The Throne.
He also beat out Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco and Nicki Minaj for Best Rap Album.
West led the Grammy pack with seven nominations.
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