The Weeknd Speaks Out After Grammys 2021 Snub

The Weeknd is calling out The Recording Academy.

The 30-year-old “Blinding Lights” superstar spoke out for the first time since the nominations were announced for the 2021 Grammys, where he received zero nominations for his album After Hours, despite critical and commercial success and having a chart history-making smash.

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“The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…” he wrote.

Just before speaking out, a report broke that The Weeknd‘s snub may have to do with an alleged ultimatum he was given in terms of either performing at the awards show or at the Super Bowl.

Here’s what the Recording Academy chief said about the snub…

Click here to see who was nominated at the 2021 ceremony.