The Canadian rapper Drake was previously nominated in two categories. He was up for Best Rap Album for his September-released, sixth studio album titled Certified Lover Boy and for Best Rap Performance for his song “Way 2 Sexy” in collaboration with Future and Young Thug.
The Grammys responded by saying they "empathised" with his disappointment but that some "deserving" acts miss out every year.
In his Instagram statement, Drake acknowledged that The Weeknd wasn't the only artist whose contributions had been overlooked, citing acts like Lil Baby and Pop Smoke - who picked up a handful of nominations in the rap categories.
According to variety, Drake tells us the decision was made by Drake and his management team, and the Grammys board respected it. Variety was first to report Drake's withdraw.
Drake has had a long and at times contentious relationship with the Grammys. A year ago, he called for them to be replaced with “something new that we can build up over time and pass on to the generations to come,” after it failed to recognize his peer and fellow Canadian artist the Weeknd in any of its 2021 categories, despite him having one of the top albums and singles of 2020.
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