The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) has stated he will boycott the Grammy Awards moving forward, including no longer attending the ceremony or submitting his work for consideration following his 2021 nomination snub. "Because of the secret committees, I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys," Tesfaye said in a statement toThe New York Times on Thursday.
Despite the success of The Weeknd's latest album After Hours, it was snubbed when the 2021 Grammy nominations were announced in November. "The Grammys remain corrupt.
You owe me, my fans, and the industry transparency …," the Canadian singer tweetedafter the nominations were announced. In a statement provided toThe Hollywood Reporter, Recording Academy chief Harvey.
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