Celebrity Quotes of the Week: Kendrick Lamar on Losing Grammy to Macklemore

Plus, words from Macklemore and Richard Sherman.

Kendrick Lamar on losing Best Rap Album Grammy to Macklemore:  - “It’s well deserved; he did what he did, man... He went out there and hustled and grinded. Everything happens for a reason; the universe comes back around, that’s how it go.”  (Photos from Left: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET, Bill McCay/WireImage) 

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Kendrick Lamar on losing Best Rap Album Grammy to Macklemore:  - “It’s well deserved; he did what he did, man... He went out there and hustled and grinded. Everything happens for a reason; the universe comes back around, that’s how it go.” (Photos from Left: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET, Bill McCay/WireImage) 

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Shonda Rhimes accepting the Directors Guild Diversity Award:  - “We’re a little pissed off because there still needs to be an award. Like, there’s such a lack of people hiring women and minorities that when someone does it on a regular basis, they are given an award.”  (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

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Shonda Rhimes accepting the Directors Guild Diversity Award:  - “We’re a little pissed off because there still needs to be an award. Like, there’s such a lack of people hiring women and minorities that when someone does it on a regular basis, they are given an award.” (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

Richard Sherman apologizing for his infamous post-game rant:  - "I apologize for attacking an individual and taking the attention away from the fantastic game by my teammates."(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Richard Sherman when asked why athletes visit strip clubs: - “Well, I’ve never gone into a strip club and thrown money, so I couldn’t tell you.”  (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images) 

Jennifer Hudson on what she’s tired of hearing in today’s music:  - “Singing about the same old things in music is overrated. Sex, drinkin’, the club. Okay, especially sex. Like, we grownups… "  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson on what she’s tired of hearing in today’s music:  - “Singing about the same old things in music is overrated. Sex, drinkin’, the club. Okay, especially sex. Like, we grownups… " (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Oprah Winfrey - Some of Oprah's favorite things include eco-conscious cleaning products, light bulbs and reusable shopping bags. The influential media queen also uses her platform to promote organic living and an earth-friendly diet.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Oprah Winfrey on her birthday:  - “I no longer have to be concerned about what anyone thinks of me!” (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Jay-Z  giving J. Cole a special birthday gift:  - “I think it's only right that you get a gift. That, on your neck, is my original Roc chain — and it's yours." (Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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Jay-Z  giving J. Cole a special birthday gift:  - “I think it's only right that you get a gift. That, on your neck, is my original Roc chain — and it's yours." (Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Russell Simmons, @UncleRUSH - Tweet: "All of us love ‪@OfficialKimora but the fact is she is happily married. . Tim is [and] has been family for a while now.  ‪#gossipcop...."Russell Simmons dispels rumors that ex-wife Kimora Lee is dating music mogul Birdman after the Cash Money king uploaded a flick to his Instagram calling her the love of his life. But did Kimora get married to wealthy investment banker Tim Leissner on the low? #Hmm. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for GLAAD)

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Russell Simmons on Macklemore’s win over Kendrick Lamar at the Grammys:  - "Kendrick is absolutely a better rapper. Macklemore had one of the most inspiring, socially conscious songs of the year ['Same Love'] and that is what did well for him.” (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for GLAAD)

President Obama on income inequality:  - “It’s time to do away with workplace policies that belong in a Mad Men episode. This year, let’s all come together – Congress, the White House, and businesses from Wall Street to Main Street – to give every woman the opportunity she deserves.”  (Photo by Larry Downing-Pool/Getty Images)

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President Obama on income inequality:  - “It’s time to do away with workplace policies that belong in a Mad Men episode. This year, let’s all come together – Congress, the White House, and businesses from Wall Street to Main Street – to give every woman the opportunity she deserves.” (Photo by Larry Downing-Pool/Getty Images)

La La Anthony   - We're torn over what we adore more, her statement lip color, blonde highlights or precise black liner.       (Photo: James Devaney/WireImage)

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La La Anthony on her hubby Carmelo Anthony going to a strip club:  - “I don’t want him to be a regular guest…. [But] I don’t really have a problem with it.”(Photo: James Devaney/WireImage)

Queen Latifah on officiating 33 weddings — many same sex — at the Grammys:  - “We had us a weddin’!... Will never, ever forget that experience.”  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Queen Latifah on officiating 33 weddings — many same sex — at the Grammys:  - “We had us a weddin’!... Will never, ever forget that experience.” (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Evelyn Lozada on domestic violence: - "Domestic violence is not OK and hopefully my taking a stand will help encourage other women to break their silence as well.” (Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage)

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Evelyn Lozada revealing the sex of her unborn baby:  - “There are all girls on my side, so this will be our first boy. My family is over the moon.” (Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage)

Tia Mowry on why she and her sister quit their reality show:  - “The Style Network turned into Esquire. That left my sister and I with the question, should we continue the show?”  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Tia Mowry on why she and her sister quit their reality show:  - “The Style Network turned into Esquire. That left my sister and I with the question, should we continue the show?” (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)