The Grammys are quite a source of controversy for Hip Hop, but this year, two of the biggest artists won’t even be in attendance at the show. According to TMZ, Kanye West and Drake are not coming to the awards ceremony on February 12.
Drake‘s excuse is that he will be in Europe on the Boy Meets World Tour. On his stop in Amsterdam, he teased new music and promised the More Life playlist is coming soon. Drizzy is in contention for eight awards, including album of the year with VIEWS.
Kanye’s reason for skipping out on the Grammys isn’t as clear, but the celebrity news site points out that he has never won an award when nominated against a white singer. Yeezy has 21 Grammys of his own and is up for eight more this year. He has previously questioned the Academy, saying that Future, Young Thug and A$AP Rocky need more recognition. He also pulled a Kanye when he followed Beck onto the stage in 2015 when the singer won Album of the Year.
Frank Ocean will, of course, not be at the Grammys as he chose to not submit his Blonde album for consideration. Kanye had threatened to boycott the awards if the Academy did not bend its rules and give him a nomination anyways.
On a side note: Justin Bieber will reportedly not be at the ceremony either as TMZ’s source says the singer thinks the Grammys aren’t reflective of what matters to the youth.
Many have reprimanded the Grammys for not properly representing Hip Hop before, especially when Macklemore beat out Kendrick Lamar in 2014 for numerous awards, including Best Rap Album.
But there is a ray of light for Hip Hop as Chance The Rapper, as an independent artist with a mixtape, is up for seven awards.
Fuck all them niggas
Especially Kanye he sucked trumps cock. At least pussy ass drake didn’t do that.
…..yet
Kanye still whining about not being accepted by another white institution. When will he learn….
Do you know how to read English mf? How is he still whining? The article states “Kanye’s reason for skipping out on the Grammys isn’t as clear, but the celebrity news site points out that he has never won an award when nominated against a white singer.” So it clearly states his reason ISN’T clear and points to another source for a fact. Dumb ass. YOU are the problem with social media.
Hey son, its your father. you need to go to bed. its past your bed time. Dont make me bust out the switch on your ass. You need to get your grades up and stop replying to these random folks online. How are you going to get into that community college where you will drop out from after one semester only to work at a call center if you dont apply yourself?
Dad. I’m sorry. I got a different path from yours. Oh yeah, I ain’t your son. But thanks for raising another mans child, fuckface.
Keep drinking the Kool-Aid, Malcolm X. White institute? Is this all that some of you do? Repeat the same “White People” generalization over and over? I swear to God some of you love the false sense of indefinite oppression. You’re what’s wrong with America and race relations.
“Kanye’s reason for skipping out on the Grammys isn’t as clear, but the celebrity news site points out that he has never won an award when nominated against a white singer.” Or its because they were better and not because they are white. Him and his team of Songwriters and Producers made some mediocre sh*t for the last 10 Years
Learn how to speak English
Trump trump trump! Ban crap music!
This site full of shit. Trump should make you all learn how to read and write.
Everybody Kanye named is suoer wack plus the grammys are rigged
NOBODY wants Yezus’ arrogant ‘the sun shines out my azz’ attitude!
GRAMMYS will always be the OLDEST & MOST PRESTIGIOUS Award in Music. Period.
Not sure it would have mattered anyway Drake wasn’t gonna beat out Beyoncé or Adele for any major awards , and if he wins in the rap catergory they can just say we ll take the award and cut the time hip hop gets on the show much shorter,unless they give it to Chance.
Kanye West you are fire!!!! Bomb!!!! OG Lafayette Love from Compton California!! West coast in the house !! West the best!! I rate you a five!! 5+
Big Sean you are fire !!!! Much love !! OG Lafayette Love from Compton California !!!! West coast in house !!!! West the best !!
Fuck drake, glad his canadian sorry headass aint going there, no one wants to hear him perform shit he didnt write and didnt work hard for
Why dude? Why do you hate so hard?
Have you even listened to an album, Drake is actually pretty good. I like most of his stuff, going way back.
I’m 40 this year, I grew up on Public Enemy, De La Soul, ATCQ, CL Smooth, Biggie, Nas, PAC, NWA, 2 Live Crew, KRS One, and plenty old shit you probs never heard of, and I can still say Drake is one of my favs right now.
I dig Joey Badass, ASAP, Logic, Kendrick, and plenty other new cats. I think I know my shit, Drake is good, better than most.
So he didn’t write some his stuff – allegedly, big deal! Even if he wrote only half his material it’s still better than most out there right now. Dude works hard, he’s been touring almost 12 months solid. Constantly releasing new material, how can you even question his work ethic??
Can we just stop jumping on the “I hate drake” band wagon, give him some credit bro. Every other artist wants to work with him, must be doing something right….
Truth. Can’t stand salty mfkers.
“why so much hate” is definitely white and could actually be Rude Jude.
no we dont cause he is fake, boring and lame so even if you used to listen to old school shit that doesnt give you any fucking craedit, you like shitty soft music and have gay tendencies
I hate a goofy especially
They always dying to mention me
They gotta die out eventually
I could not give you the recipe
You know the game is sold separately
Swear I just had an epiphany
It cost me 50 at Tiffany’s
Shout out to Tiffany, Stephanie
They used to always come check for me
My enemies want to be friends with my other enemies I don’t let it get to me
so no kanye meltdown at the grammys rambling like a fucking idiot? what a shame, i guess the new mind control program hasnt settle in yet
It is well