While The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) and his team had basically allowed the situation to die down in recent weeks, it flared up again on the Thursday before the Grammys. "Because of the secret committees," The Weeknd said, "I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys." Reason for Grammys snub unclearIt is possible that The Weeknd simply didn't earn enough votes to be nominated at the Grammys, instead of the committees vetoing him. Soon after the nominations were announced, some fans posited that organizers simply didn't want The Weeknd to perform at both the Grammys and the Super Bowl. Harvey Mason Jr. speaks at the 62nd Grammy Awards Nominations Nov. 20, 2019 in New York City.

Source: CBC News March 11, 2021 22:54 UTC