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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon left fans buzzing with excitement at the 2024 MAMA Awards after delivering his acceptance speech that referenced his 2014 diss rap from a past ceremony. The MAMA Awards was held for the first time in the United States before moving to Japan.
G-Dragon, honored with the first "Music Visionary of the Year" award, took the opportunity to blend gratitude with humor, sparking widespread reactions online. In his acceptance speech, he stated,
"It's been a while MAMA, you're giving out big awards, just incase the kids fight so you're kindly giving them out like this."
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In his speech, G-Dragon wittily revisited his earlier critique of the awards system, humorously suggesting that this year’s trophies were distributed “fairly among us kids.” The comment, a callback to his famous 2014 diss rap, instantly reminded the fans who have followed his candid commentary over the years.
The award acknowledged G-Dragon’s significant impact on K-pop, celebrating his creative contributions and long-lasting spirit. Since this year's MAMA Awards were allegedly accused of rigged voting and snubs, fans took to social media to praise the Power rapper for his speech. An X user, @whyuknowme5028 wrote,
"GD knows this industry well. Only someone like GD brave enough to tell the truth. He don’t care."
Others also flocked to praise the artist's speech dissing the event where he was called to accept the one-of-a-kind award.
"This is why he is GD. No other idol will have the guts to diss MAMA like this on their own stage and then begged to be back at the show years later to get dissed again," another X user wrote.
"MAMA no choice but just to accept the diss.. just so that they can have GD in their show," a netizen mentioned.
"Ohh that’s why it sounded familiar and I was like “is he rapping?”," a fan remarked.
He concluded his speech by playfully teasing his intent to claim the award again next year, leaving fans and viewers amused and eager for what’s next.
"when you diss mama but you’re mama’s favorite child," a netizen commented.
"MAMA MADE A SPECIAL AWARD ONLY FOR GD TO DISS THEM??? AGAIN!!! THIS DIVA," another user remarked.
More about BIGBANG's G-Dragon at the 2024 MAMA Awards in Japan
The 2024 MAMA Awards, a three-day celebration, featured a mix of individual and group performances. G-Dragon reunited with his band members Taeyang and Daesung for a high-energy medley of their classic hits, Bang Bang Bang and Fantastic Baby. This marked their first stage together since T.O.P. and Seungri’s departures from the group.
The rapper returned to the MAMA stage after nearly a decade and his speech was one of the most talked about parts of the event. He also reflected on his 17-year journey with MAMA, expressing deep gratitude to his team, including YG Entertainment, Galaxy Corporation, and his BIGBANG bandmates.
Not only did fans watching online and in the arena erupt in excitement, but even the K-pop stars present at the event were on their feet.
Fans can watch G-Dragon's solo and group performances along with other acts on the official YouTube channel of Mnet K-pop.
