By Yuriy Andriyashchuk
Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer
The Weeknd trended on social media a few days ago due to him revealing to the New York Times that he asked his label not to submit his music for Grammy consideration anymore. This comes after shockingly receiving no nominations in November for their upcoming GRAMMYs on March 14. This came after Weeknd had a No. 1 album in 2020 with “After Hours” along with two No. 1 singles in “Blinding Lights” and “Heartless.”
“Because of the secret committees, I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys.”
Now, the GRAMMYs is responding to the Canadian superstar. Recording Academy interim CEO Henry Mason Jr. responded to the NYT and explained how he understands when artists are upset but will try to better the awards process.
“We’re all disappointed when anyone is upset,” said Mason to the New York Times. “But I will say that we are constantly evolving. And this year, as in past years, we are going to take a hard look at how to improve our awards process, including the nomination review committees.”
Back in January, The Weeknd seemed over the nominations, as told in a Billboard cover story for him and his XO label. He claimed how he doesn’t care anymore, already has three Grammy wins, and isn’t good at speeches anyway.
“Look, I personally don’t care anymore. I have three Grammys, which mean nothing to me now, obviously. It’s not like, ‘Oh, I want the Grammy!’ It’s just that this happened, and I’m down to get in front of the fire, as long as it never happens again. I suck at giving speeches anyways. Forget awards shows.”
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