Despite being nominated for two Grammy Awards this year, Drake is pulling himself out of contention for the music industry’s biggest prize.
According to Variety, the Recording Academy confirmed that the Canadian artist has withdrawn his nominations for Best Rap Album for Certified Lover Boy and Best Rap Performance for “Way 2 Sexy” featuring Future and Young Thug. READ MORE: Drake Named Top Artist Of 2021 As Billboard Unveils Year-End Charts The motivation for Drake pulling his Grammy nods is unclear, but the Academy will keep both categories at four nominees, rather than extending a nod to the recipients of the sixth-most votes.
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