As many of you know the nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards were released on Tuesday, and while there were many artists celebrating their nominations. There were some that expressed their feelings after they felt like they were subbed when it comes to the upcoming award show.
As previously reported, many fans couldnât help but notice that The Weekndâs name was missing from the nominations after he dropped his latest project âAfter Hoursâ back in March.
The Weeknd didnât hesitate to speak about the situation, and said, âThe Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans, and the industry transparency.â
On Wednesday, he continued to express his disappointment and said on social media, âCollaboratively planning a performance for weeks to not being invited? In my opinion zero nominations = youâre not invited!â
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As previously mentioned, Recording Academyâs Chair and Interim President/CEO, Harvey Mason Jr. responded after the Weekndâs initial comments and addressed the rumors that he wasnât nominated because of his upcoming Super Bowl performance.
Mason said, âWe understand that The Weeknd is disappointed at not being nominated. I was surprised and can empathize with what heâs feeling. His music this year was excellentâŚWe were thrilled when we found out he would be performing at the upcoming Super Bowl and we would have loved to have him also perform on the Grammy stage the weekend before âŚTo be clear, voting in all categories ended well before The Weekndâs performance at the Super Bowl was announced, so in no way could it have affected the nomination process.â
The Weeknd received support from many of his peers, including Elton John who said, âIn my humble opinionâŚâŚBlinding Lights, Song of the Year , Record of the Year #GrammySnubâ
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