It seems to be like The Weeknd goes to have a tough, effectively, weekend.
The “Blinding Lights” artist was snubbed by the Recording Academy but once more, after the 35-year-old didn’t get nominated for a single Grammy through the dwell nomination bulletins on Friday.
Followers had been shocked after the star-studded checklist of presenters ― which included Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, Doechii and extra ― didn’t point out the artist’s 2025 album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” as soon as.
HuffPost reached out to reps for The Weeknd for remark.
The Weeknd, whose actual title is Abel Tesfaye, has beforehand spoken out about his disdain for the Recording Academy.
Again in 2020, his critically acclaimed album “After Hours” was shut out of the award present, regardless of additionally attaining big industrial success.
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“The Grammys remain corrupt,” he mentioned on Twitter, now X, on the time. “You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency.”
He later instructed The New York Occasions in a press release forward of the award ceremony in 2021 that “because of the secret committees” he would “no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys.”
It appeared issues had been on the mend between the entertainer and the Recording Academy, as The Weeknd appeared on the award present earlier this yr and carried out two songs alongside Playboi Carti.
Regardless of The Weeknd’s absence from the ceremonies, you possibly can tune in to see who does take dwelling a coveted Grammy on the 2026 Grammy Awards, which can happen on Sunday, Feb. 1, in Los Angeles.
The 2026 award present will embrace two new Grammy classes for the primary time: Finest Conventional Nation Album in addition to Finest Album Cowl.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, expressed his pleasure over the 2 new classes earlier this yr.
He instructed Grammy.com that “these are much-needed updates that ensure those who are making significant contributions to the musical process are properly recognized and have the opportunity to be celebrated on Music’s Biggest Night.”
