The Weeknd Calls Grammy Awards ‘Corrupt’

The Weeknd has called the Grammy Awards corrupt after the singer was overlooked for nomination in even one category this year.

The three-time Grammy winner took to social media to criticize the Recording Academy after he was snubbed despite having the successful album “After Hours”. He had also topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Blinding lights” and “Heartless”.

The singer was referencing the process by which nominations are picked, which continues to be a well-guarded process with hidden identities of the people on the committees that select the nominees.

Recording Academy chief Harvey Mason, jr. has responded to his claims, reports Variety.

“Congratulations to today’s Grammy nominees, who have earned their peers’ recognition for their incredible work. There were a record number of submissions in this unusual and competitive year,” he said.

He continued: “We understand that The Weeknd is disappointed at not being nominated.

“I was surprised and can empathize with what he’s feeling. His music this year was excellent, and his contributions to the music community and broader world are worthy of everyone’s admiration.