Justin Bieber is reportedly skipping the Grammy Awards for the 2nd year in a row. The 23-year-old Canadian singer believes the awards show is no longer relevant, even as he is nominated for 3 trophies — all for his collaboration with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee on the hit remix of their #1 hit song “Despacito”.
In 2017, Justin reportedly skipped the Grammy Awards because he, “doesn’t think the Grammys are relevant or representative, especially when it comes to young singers.”
Kanye West, who also won’t be in the house, addressed the discrimination against rappers in 2016: “If the most important artists in music don’t consider your award worth winning, what is your relevance?” he said.
Despite receiving 10 Grammy nominations over the years, Justin has only won one trophy, the Best Dance Recording award for “Where Are U Now”, his collaboration with Jack U.
Justin’s snub comes as black artists and other artists of color are better represented on this year’s Grammy Awards than at any time in Grammy history.
For the first time, rap, Hip-hop and R&B acts dominate the 2018 Grammy nominations in the 4 major categories.
“For the first time in the Recording Academy’s history, a white man isn’t nominated for Album of the Year,” said Refinery29.com.
The Grammys have been criticized in the past for not recognizing artists of color like Beyonce, who consistently place hits on the charts.
Bey suffered the ultimate indignity last year when she was snubbed for Album of the Year for the socially conscious Lemonade (she lost to British chanteuse Adele).
Probably in retaliation for the snub, Beyonce’s husband, rap titan JAY-Z, announced he will not perform on this year’s Grammys.
JAY-Z, who is already a 21-time Grammy winner, leads the nominees at the 2018 Grammys, having secured 8 nods, one more than fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar.
But the father-of 5 declined to perform on Sunday’s live telecast, hosted by British comedian James Corden at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Now if alll the other pepo of color turned their backs..what would happen? They are only bringing us to the forefront because nobody really watch that shyt anywho anymore..
Oh! He thinks he’s still relevant? Bless his dumb ass heart.
I thought Jay Z was performing, isn’t there a billboard with him on it?
The rumor I read is that they rescinded their invite for him as he isn’t looking very healthly, lol.. Heck even when he performed the song last year he didn’t even know the words to his hook.
I will be watching for the first time in about a decade. Along with the blackout, I want to see that girl Kiesha perform her freedom song from her ex abusive producer. Somethings only God can forgive. Yes!
Been stopped watching that shyt …. Only tuning in if Rih or CB perform … The rest can suck it… .
Are we going to be getting a post on mother to be Monica today?! ??
I haven’t watch The Grammy’s since the 80’s.
Father of 5???
BTW, I’ll take Adele over B any day!
He’s in that cult that’s why he’s not coming, the same reason he cancelled his tour dates. He drinking kool aid and loving the pastor.
Adele should have won……
I have yet to listen to Lemonade or see any of the visual items in whole that go along with it. I also have yet to listen to 4:44 in its entirety. Just the snippets of what is shoved upon me when I DO actually listen to the radio vs Pandora or XM.
Folks like what they like.
“The Grammys have been criticized in the past for not recognizing artists of color like Beyonce”
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Doesn’t Beyonce have like 50-11 Grammys compared to say, Diana Ross’s NONE?
Oh but you’re speaking on the Album of the Year awards. The top-shelf Grammys. Okay.
“Probably in retaliation for the snub, Beyonce’s husband, rap titan JAY-Z, announced he will not perform on this year’s Grammys.:
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Jay Z has been showing the Grammys the door. Example: Sipping Hennesy or Dubussy or whatever likka he likes out of the brass gramophone of the statuette.
She counts the hidden babies he had before Bey
She better still be touring…I already have my tickets for a March 31st concert and will be PISSED if she’s taken off the ticket
Kanye said, ““If the most important artists in music don’t consider your award worth winning, what is your relevance?””
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But, but, but what about those other important artists in the 70s, 80s, even 90s, who never received due propers (even in the form of a nomination)? I mean, it’s easy to complain about the disparities AFTER you’ve been nominated a lot of times and even won a lot of times.
Get it out. All of it. I cosign all of your posts too. Im over these folks. Make music and put your feelins up and hush.
Girl Monica is not expecting. If she was, she would be the first to say it.
I also have tickets as well, I just love her.
They are only bringing us to the forefront because nobody really watch that shyt anywho anymore..
Ok, I was just thinking this. They excluded US for so long now since their ratings have dropped they are willing to open the floodgates nominating US
I don’t follow social media so I wouldn’t know if she announced it or not…wipes brow for now
If I do watch it will only be too see if the rumors of Janet presenting Tina with the lifetime achievement award are true other than that I have watched since 2004.
Dubussy….is that a real name of a drank?? LOL
Da Bussy (boy puzzy) I’m dying over here
This headline was misleading. Or maybe I just can’t stand Bieber.
I really expected to see a quote from him saying something (or alluding to) not attending the Grammy’s because they are too black. I mean it wouldn’t be too far fetched given his proclivity for n—er jokes.
D’Ussey or something like that.
I agree, and after we make them relevant again we’ll be right back on the outs.
Lol Girl the ladies on the tour have been seriously sanging, not singing, but sanging! This is my second time around, I can’t wait as well.
Father of 5 LOL oh the shade Auntie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beyonce hasn’t had a great album since Dangerously in Love the first cd that o love and still play along with her destiny child cds
The other music she had out has been filler songs nothing special
She is not due until August reports are saying. And she mentions a show on 4/7 so I think you are good for 3/31
I forget Beiber is only 23 with all the life he’s lived. I don’t blame him. These award shows are straight political.
He seems to get another child with each write-up!
I have never heard Lemonade either but i have heard most if Adele’s song so if i were to vote i would have given it to Adele too. Also when i saw Jay-Z was nominated for 8 awards, i was confused because i didn’t even realized he made music.
Don’t worry, the word on the streets is that she’s not due until August. And that she’s having a boy and/or having twins. ???? Have a good time at the concert!
I like your version better…
LOL
I watched the visuals…most on mute because I was at work. Great visuals, beautiful visuals.
LOL …Ok, I’ve heard him rap about it Duce’ or whatever
Me too! Hilarious
Ok, I don’t care if she sits on a stool the whole time…as long as she’s there
Jay still making music. Folks still listening to it too. I personally havent checked for Jay since…IDK. Black Album? Kingdom Come Album? I just got tired of him I suppose.
+1
I can’t wait…it’s a group of us going and we are ready to turn a ll the way up for the 90’s music
Ain’t that it
Lmfao DUSSE
There’s nothing like 90’s music. Just compare the gems from the 90’s to the nonsense they have on the radio today. A mess. Have fun girl!
You’re saying ..
“I have never heard Lemonade either”
So you would vote against something that you have never heard. Ok.
thanks! my fingers too lazy to hit the Google. lol
You caught that too ?
You too!
All of Hollywood’s awards are irrelevant! Honor God , not imperfect man!
?? and do ..Adele shyt still in rotation … the other well… ?
But the father-of 5 declined to perform on Sunday’s live telecast,
“IM just going to leave this right here”##SHADYBOOTS
that black album was my shyt …. now he can shove it . will never support that one or the wife … Nerp
LMAO i peeped that too!! Little boy in Trinidad looks like Blu Ivy!!
Lawd…. “Father of Five”…I live for the shade, Auntie!!!
I would pay money to see somebody order that with a straight face. LOL!
Really? ….Where can I see a pic @?
Thank you. Justin woke now. I’m starting to wonder if the report on what he went through before he canceled his tour is true. They say he witnessed some demonic stuff and that’s why he trying to dissociate himself from the evil industry. MK breakdown. People better wake up.
Beyonce is demonic she said she plug her menses up with pages from the Bible thinking it will keep her man happy, satisfied and keep him from cheating.
LMAO
It’s so funny when some of these artists say they don’t care about awards but as soon as they are not nominated for one, then here comes the hurt feelings and conspiracy theories.
Father of 5 I am rolling!!!
http://www.afrosaxonheat.com/2010/02/01/jay-zs-caribbean-son/
If Jay Z was told to perform, he would – he works for a corporation and will support said corp if asked. Maybe he is not winning a major award and it is not necessary for him to perform – we all know how awards are rewarded.
Yeppppp…
You didn’t enjoy IV?!
No not at all and seriously her first album is my favorite. And the music when she she was with destinys child.
Father of 5? ???? the shade is real. Justin Bieber is a jerk. He is so called saved and now wanna judge everything and everybody. I wish he just take his as in seclusion.
IV was the best one to me
Good you understood so I don’t have to repeat myself.
Father of 5?? For real Sandy??? Is this shade or tea??? And who cares and what Justin thinks or says??? Boy Bye!!! but 5 kids tho….love the Friday shade!!!
I feel that Bday was her best. But no one will have the same opinion. I only like about three songs on dangerously in love lol.
WAit wait are you saying she uses pages of that bible as tampons?!
Me too!
Yeah, cause they already a grammy; bet they wont return them. Hollywood and the entertainment business is going to put themselves out of business.
Me too and it’s me myself and I and dangerously in love
I agree. Lemonade was a personal album that was all over the place, just horrible. She and Jay plotted that whole thing concept about the cheating and forgiveness bs and it failed! She was an abused spouse, a Goddess, A reborn Queen, no consistency. Hire a hundred more writers. Anyway I can’t stand her singing voice, pitchy as hell.
So Jay is attending and not performing? Because I know folks working there is on the list.
Lol, yeah I figured. That’s something a dolt would do.
Thanks for verifying.
Good day.
You are welcome ?
You can’t make everyone happy?????
Who got 5 churren?
the poet she’s quoting said it in a poem. i don’t think it’s to be taken literally, you know, being poetry and all.
You can’t be told to perform, it’s your choice. Rihanna skipped out the night before because they kept messing up sound and production on stage….. She didn’t perform and sound was lost several times during the show….she allegedly had a cold.
Bday was my jam. Great feminine album.
You nailed that!
Yes indeed, and folks bought into that foolishness..they went from being hush hush we don’t talk about our relationship, to spilling the TEA & BEANS!!! YA RIGHT
You’ve never heard her album Lemonade? So how can you vote against it? I would definitely listen to both to give a fair assessment before voting. As with anything.
I must of missed that part!
At least the first person who tried to comment this understood what i said. I vote for what i know….screw what i dont…
That’s the first of two I bought for myself.
I haven’t watched Lemonade either and even though Sprint gave me tidal I failed to listen to all of 4:44 and he’s my fave and I own everything.
OOOOH!!!…Thanks Friend!…Yes he does look like Blue!!….SMDH!
Welcome! They look like twins!
Welcome! They look like twins!
Omg, well at least you’re upfront with your ignorance lol.
She was reciting poetry by Warsan Shire…..
And you are naive about yours.
Lol..don’t project boo, it’s not becoming.
Bieber did the same thing as Pink, make it with black swing and go back to the whites! There’s only one Teena Marie.
I’m that case you can keep you ignorance
Lol Now you’re deflecting you’re projection. Not cute at all boo, so you might as well just save the subterfuge lol.
Oooooh grammar police…. Loser! Lmao. This ain’t work or school and I will not correct shit but you can go ahead and correct that.
Lmao..oops. Don’t get mad at me girl because you need help with your grammar. If you think about it, ignorance goes hand in hand with minimal education, which explains your dilemma lol.
Father of five…..Oh Sandra you’re so shady….bwahahahaha
Nobody watches that crap anymore
Pitchy? Is that what you call the sound being made on Ed Sheran’s “Perfect”? Sounds like she had smoked a Black n Mild, was crying, and had just received voice lessons from sheep.
So….were his first few singles geared towards whites or blacks? He was not like pink at all! Pink came out looking like a ls black girl and did a whole strictly r n b album. Justin never did an rn b album and has always bn obviously white. He chose to hang with black thugs later
His choice. But he doesnt even have any r n b songs and never tried 2 appeal 2 blacks or do black music. He is and always will be a pop star. His out of the studio choices to hang w hoodlums r his own but do not make him anymore appealing.
Good for you. I’m glad your auto correct and spell check works.
A bunch of ingrates!
I’m sure that Roc Nation had to account for her behavior.
Not at all….Rihanna is beyond a Grammy trying to solidify her. The Grammys needed Rihanna and her fanbase to tune in, not the other way around.
Lol..girl, just because you need it, doesn’t mean everyone else does.
What song would JayZ perform anyway? Seriously.
Beiber is just mad because Charlie Puth is the new hot white boy and a Grammy fave.
No shade. He has Blue, the twins, and 2 older sons.
YES!!! Screaming!
Thank god it’s so fake and makes people mutilate themselves because they can’t meet those expectations.
yES !!!…Frown like him and Blue!!!…SMDH!
Unfortunately he only claims three of them.
Again… Jay Z has 2 daughters and 3 sons.