The Weeknd Makes Shock Grammys Look, Beef with Recording Academy Over

A serious beef ended on the Grammy Awards Sunday … not between two artists, however between an artist and the academy itself — ‘trigger The Weeknd is again within the Grammys fold.

Harvey Mason Jr. — the Recording Academy CEO — stepped as much as speak about all of the adjustments he is tried to implement within the final 4 years … ever since The Weeknd referred to as out the academy for a scarcity of transparency.

Keep in mind … again in 2020, The Weeknd’s music “Blinding Lights” — an excellent fashionable monitor which ended up skyrocketing to the highest of the charts — wasn’t nominated on the 2021 Grammys.

The Weeknd then went off on the Academy … saying he would not attend the 2021 present — citing the “secret committees” he believed had been selecting the nominees.

On the time, Mason mentioned the Grammys had been continuously evolving … however, The Weeknd nonetheless boycotted for years, refusing to submit his music for any of the trophies.

Now, Mason says he appreciates criticism … and, the Recording Academy has labored to make the Grammys extra clear — all of which led to The Weeknd agreeing to carry out as soon as once more.

The star then walked onstage and carried out two songs — “Cry For Me” and “Harmless” — thrilling the viewers.

So, it seems he is forgiven the Recording Academy and appreciates all of the work they’ve finished to vary their techniques for voting … or, it is attainable he merely wished to assist the fireplace aid efforts this yr’s ceremony is supporting.

In any case … The Weeknd has raised hundreds of thousands for the aid effort — and, his efficiency on the present could assist to lift much more.