The Recording Academy has removed rapper J-Kwon from Grammy eligibility as a songwriter for Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," a current nominee for 2025 Song of the Year.

Initially credited alongside Joe Kent and Mark Williams, J-Kwon (Jerrell C. Jones) will no longer be considered a songwriter. According to Academy rules, the writers of the interpolated track "Tipsy" will only be eligible for a certificate if the song wins.

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" dominated charts for over four months, matching Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" record with 19 weeks at #1. The original "Tipsy" peaked at #2 on Billboard Hot 100 in April 2004.

The song has earned Shaboozey multiple Grammy nominations, including:

• Song of the Year
• Best Country Song
• Best Country Solo Performance
• Best New Artist

Shaboozey's success expanded through his collaboration with Beyoncé on "Cowboy Carter," with their track "Spaghetti" nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance.

Other 2025 Song of the Year nominees include:

• Billie Eilish - "Birds of a Feather"
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - "Die With A Smile"
• Taylor Swift & Post Malone - "Fortnight"
• Chappell Roan - "Good Luck, Babe!"
• Kendrick Lamar - "Not Like Us"
• Sabrina Carpenter - "Please Please Please"
• Beyoncé - "Texas Hold 'Em"

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