The Weeknd detailed his decision in a statement issued to the New York Times, saying that he will no longer attend the Grammys or allow his works to be in consideration for the prestigious award.

“Because of the secret committees, I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys,” said The Weeknd.

The Weeknd expressed his displeasure with the nomination process shortly after the nominations were revealed in November. At the time, he called for “transparency” in the process and added that he planned his performance at the Grammys for “four weeks” but the snub made him feel like he is “not invited” to the ceremony.

The Weeknd released After Hours in March to positive reviews and critical success. It broke several records while reaching no. 1 on the charts in more than 20 countries including the United States, the UK, and Canada. The album already won an American Music Award in Favorite Album – Soul/R&B category.

The single “Blinding Lights” was a particular success, topping the charts in 34 countries and spending a record 52 weeks in the top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 charts.

The Weeknd isn’t the only one calling out the Grammys lately. Former One Direction member Zayn Malik was also unhappy because his third studio album Nobody Is Listening wasn’t nominated. He said on Twitter that the Grammy Awards suffer from a “lack of transparency of the nomination process.”

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Some of the biggest names in the music industry will be taking the stage including Bad Bunny, Black Pumas, Cardi B, BTS, Brandi Carlile, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Mickey Guyton, Haim, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Lil Baby, Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, John Mayer, Megan Thee Stallion, Maren Morris, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift.

Many of the artists performing are nominees and several will be making their performing debut at the Grammys like Harry Styles, Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, DaBaby, Doja Cat, and Mickey Guyton.

“Artists will be coming together, while still safely apart, to play music for each other as a community and celebrate the music that unites us all,” according to the announcement.

The ceremony will be hosted by Trevor Noah and will be taking place “in and around” the Los Angeles Convention Center under COVID protocol. The audience will only consist of performers, nominees, and a small number of their guests.

The nominations were announced last year and Dua Lipa leads with five, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. Swift is going into the night with four, and Eilish and Beyoncé have three nominations.

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The Weeknd detailed his decision in a statement issued to the New York Times, saying that he will no longer attend the Grammys or allow his works to be in consideration for the prestigious award.

“Because of the secret committees, I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys,” said The Weeknd.

The Weeknd expressed his displeasure with the nomination process shortly after the nominations were revealed in November. At the time, he called for “transparency” in the process and added that he planned his performance at the Grammys for “four weeks” but the snub made him feel like he is “not invited” to the ceremony.

The Weeknd released After Hours in March to positive reviews and critical success. It broke several records while reaching no. 1 on the charts in more than 20 countries including the United States, the UK, and Canada. The album already won an American Music Award in Favorite Album – Soul/R&B category.

The single “Blinding Lights” was a particular success, topping the charts in 34 countries and spending a record 52 weeks in the top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 charts.

The Weeknd isn’t the only one calling out the Grammys lately. Former One Direction member Zayn Malik was also unhappy because his third studio album Nobody Is Listening wasn’t nominated. He said on Twitter that the Grammy Awards suffer from a “lack of transparency of the nomination process.”

The post The Weeknd Announces He’ll Boycott All Future Grammy Awards appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Some of the biggest names in the music industry will be taking the stage including Bad Bunny, Black Pumas, Cardi B, BTS, Brandi Carlile, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Mickey Guyton, Haim, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Lil Baby, Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, John Mayer, Megan Thee Stallion, Maren Morris, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift.

Many of the artists performing are nominees and several will be making their performing debut at the Grammys like Harry Styles, Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, DaBaby, Doja Cat, and Mickey Guyton.

“Artists will be coming together, while still safely apart, to play music for each other as a community and celebrate the music that unites us all,” according to the announcement.

The ceremony will be hosted by Trevor Noah and will be taking place “in and around” the Los Angeles Convention Center under COVID protocol. The audience will only consist of performers, nominees, and a small number of their guests.

The nominations were announced last year and Dua Lipa leads with five, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. Swift is going into the night with four, and Eilish and Beyoncé have three nominations.

The post 2021 Grammys: Taylor Swift, BTS, Harry Styles, Megan Thee Stallion to Perform appeared first on EverydayKoala.