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Beck’s Wikipedia page is becoming a warzone for BeyHivers

Following the alt-rock icon's fifth Grammy win, loyal defenders of Beyonce took their rage to Wikipedia

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Beck performs at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) (John Shearer/invision/ap)
Beck performs at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) (John Shearer/invision/ap)

Beck’s gracious attitude about winning Best Album of the Year for “Morning Phase” over Beyonce isn’t appeasing the angry BeyHive one bit — and the evidence is written all over his Wikipedia page.

Following the alt-rock icon’s fifth Grammy win, loyal defenders of Beyonce took their rage to Wikipedia and gifted him with a few new titles. Among them: Thief, stealer, and life ruiner.

Looks like Kanye’s rush-the-stage stunt and E! interview were merely the beginning of a long and brutal cyber-war: One generous Wikipedia user decided that Beck was likely active when Hell was created, while others are having a bit more trouble figuring out who Beck is altogether (#WhoIsBeck) or have chosen to dwell blissfully in a Beck-less world.

By Colin Gorenstein

Colin Gorenstein is Salon's assistant editor of internet and viral content. Follow @colingorenstein or email cgorenstein@salon.com.


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