Halsey calls the Recording Academy after Grammys Snub

Following The Weeknd’s comments on the Recording Academy’s ‘corruption’ on Twitter, Halsey also took to social media to accuse the Grammys organization of allegedly selecting nominees based on ‘private backstage performances’ , nepotism and, in his words, “’bribes’ which can be ambiguous enough to pass as ‘no bribes’.” The singer wrote on Instagram Stories: “It’s not always about the music, the quality or the culture.”

“I thought about it and wanted to choose my words carefully because a lot of people have expressed their sympathy and apologies to me since the Grammy nominations,” she wrote in a statement, captured by Stereogum . “The Grammys are an elusive process. It can often be private behind-the-scenes performances, getting to know the right people, campaigning in the vineyard, with the right handshakes and ‘bribes’ that can be just ambiguous enough to pass for. “no bribes”. And if you get that far, it’s all about engaging in exclusive TV performances and making sure you help the Academy earn millions in publicity on the night of the show. “

Following the Weeknd’s statement on the Grammys last week, reports from Variety and Rolling stone alleged the singer had been involved in “protracted and controversial” talks about his performance at both the Super Bowl halftime show and the 2021 Grammys, solely for his album After hours be entirely excluded from consideration of rewards. Halsey’s album, Maniacal, did not receive any nominations either.

“Maybe sometimes it is (!!) but it’s not always about the music, the quality or the culture,” Halsey continued. “I just wanted to get it off my chest. @theweeknd deserves better, and Maniacal also done. It might be improper of me to say it but I don’t care. While I look forward to my talented friends who have been recognized this year, I hope for more transparency or reform. The singer concluded, “But I’m sure this post will put me on the blacklist anyway.”