Benson Boone jokes his 'moonbeam ice cream' lyrics deserved Grammy nomination after snub

Benson Boone poked fun at himself after receiving a snub from the Grammys On Nov the Recording Academy revealed its nominees and Boone didn't make the cut On Monday the singer took to his Instagram story to jokingly react to his song Mystical Magical not being nominated for a single category Can t believe moonbeam ice cream didn t get a Grammy nom he reported alongside a selfie with his eyes wide it s literally pure lyrical genius he added of the meme-worthy song Boone rose to fame after competing on American Idol in The singer made it to the top but withdrew from the competition before the finale to focus on his own career even after judge Katy Perry explained him he could win the competition intonating show GRAMMYS WINNERS AND LOSERSBoone's reaction came after the Recording Academy broadcasted that Kendrick Lamar would be the frontrunner at the ceremony He has nine nods with Lady Gaga Jack Antonoff and Cirkut shortly behind with seven nominations each LIKE WHAT YOU RE READING CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSSabrina Carpenter Bad Bunny and Leon Thomas each earned six nominations Although Boone was nominated for no awards this year he did receive a nomination for best new artist during the Grammy Award ceremony Chappell Roan took home the prestigious award last year and other nominated artists included Shaboozey Sabrina Carpenter Doechii Khruangbin RAYE and Teddy Swims CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERBoone is now on his American Heart tour in Europe The tour is set to conclude on Nov in Stockholm and a limited weeks later he is set to perform at the Formula Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec