Grammy 2021 Nominations: The Weeknd calls Recording Academy "corrupt"

Weeknd has slamed Grammys after receiving zero minations for his new album. In a tweet, Blinding Lights singer called Grammys “corrupt”. He even ded that Recording Acemy owes him, his fans, and industry “transparency” in voting process. Find out more details about Weeknd’s tweet and his Grammys minations 2021 snub here.

Weeknd reacts to his Grammys snub on Twitter

Grammys minations 2021 were finally revealed on Tuesday, vember 24, 2020. moment minations were anunced, predictions about winners began. But many fans were surprised to see Canian singer, Weeknd, did t receive a single mination this year. Even Weeknd seemed surprised by this snub.

Hills singer took to Twitter and called out Recording Acemy in his tweet. In his tweet, Weeknd a.k.a. Abel Tesfaye wrote that Grammys “remain corrupt”. Furrmore, he also ded that Recording Acemy owes transparency to him, his fans, and music industry. Take a look at Weeknd’s tweet here.

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From moment  Weeknd called out Recording Acemy, his tweet went viral in time. Soon, Rolling Stone reported that Canian singer was shutout after weeks of discussion regarding him performing at annual ceremony in January. According to media portal’s report, many conversations took place between singer’s team and Recording Acemy.

media portal’s source revealed that an “ultimatum” was given to singer and his team regarding him helining act upcoming Super Bowl. It was furr confirmed that he will perform at both events. But after all se conversations, Weeknd has been completely snubbed from Grammys minations 2021.

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Recording Acemy Chair and Interim President/CEO, Harvey Mason Jr. gave a statement to Rolling Stone about this snub. In his statement, Mason Jr. revealed that he understands that Weeknd is “disappointed” over his snub this year. He ded that he himself was surprised and can empathise with his feelings. But voting process ended before Weeknd anunced him performing at upcoming Super Bowl. Hence his anuncement could t have affected his mination at Grammys 2021.

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