Beliebers React to Best New Artist Loss on Twitter

By Elizabeth Yun Posted Feb 14th 2011 02:26PM

While many were simply wondering "Esperanza who?" when the jazz singer won the Best New Artist award at last night's Grammys, Justin Bieber fans were nothing short of outraged. And they took to their favorite Internet megaphone to vent their Bieber frustration.

Bieber nation blew up Twitter as soon as Esperanza Spalding's name was announced instead of the Biebs' (or even, gasp, Drake), running the gamut of emotions (in 140 characters or less, of course) from anger and sadness to downright cattiness at the unsuspecting Spalding. Others took it a step further, attacking Spalding's Wikipedia page and teaching her that Bieber Fever has many of the same symptoms as Sore Loser.

Many fans simply expressed their concern for their beloved pop star, no doubt hoping to curry favor from him and possibly even get his attention.

Others wisely warned of the fallout from angry Bieber fans.

Some just vented their utter rage at the snub.

But the resounding theme seemed to be ensuring that Spalding couldn't bask in the glory of her win. Bieber fans directed the majority of their ire at the 26-year-old jazz singer, seemingly unaware that members of the Recording Academy picked the winner. No wild conspiracy here.

We hope Spalding is ignoring the Internet today and instead, celebrating her victory. Meanwhile, Bieber admitted his disappointment, but said he was "happy for her also." Clearly his fans don't share the sentiment.

Tags: best+new+artist+2011, bestnewartist2011, grammys, justin bieber

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Tuesday 15 February

By alix.

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if justin sucked, then why is he a household name? why does he have so many followers? why is the the one every teen wanted to win? we beliebers are not sore loosers, he just deserved to win. either way, he was more famous 2 days after "one time" was released,than esperonza or whatever, wil ever be.

Wednesday 16 February

By Co

as far as I'm concerned Justin deserved that Grammy. He is a very talented 16 year-old despite what some of you may think!!! He can play the drums, the guitar and play the piano. He also writes and choreographs for his albums. Does Esperonza do all that?? I highly doubt it!! And she's about 10 years older. Look what he's done in such a short time!! Bet she can't say that about her career! Lot of people don't even know who the heck she is!! Does she have a movie??? I think not!!

Tuesday 01 March

By FC

Yeah? Well, I can sing, write books and ride horses, but that doesn't mean I have talent or am good at it.

By you suck

who cares about him our his mop head hair the only reason he mabe it is that usher rapes him his voice sucks thank you

By gobluespartyon

I went WTF when Drake & Justin didn't win Best New Artist at the Grammys didn't know who Esperanza was before she won not into Jazz Music.

By T.

people...get a life...this kid is the worst thing to hit tv,airwaves...etc.. this young generation has no clue whatsoever what true music is all about....the grammy was well deserved and went to who truly made a difference as a new artist.

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