DRAKE WITHDRAWS HIS 2 NOMINATIONS FROM THE GRAMMYS

Four time Grammy winner Drake asked the Recording academy to withdraw his 2 nominations from the final ballot, he did this alongside his management. The academy has honored Drake’s wishes and have removed hi from the list of nominee’s.

Two people who have information on the matter regarding Drake’s withdrawal told The Association Press that Drake’s request had been honored by the academy. It is said that the two spoke to Association Press under strict conditions of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

By Monday the 6th, the academy had already removed Drake’s name from the list f nominee’s on the website. Drake had received two nominations, one was for best Rap album for his album ‘Certified Lover boy’ and the second one was in the category of Best Rap performance for hiss song ‘Way too sexy’ featuring Future. The song was the biggest hit on the album until this day it is still topping some charts.

In previous years, the rapper has called out the Grammy’s for only being nominated in Rap categories, he has shown displeasure of not being considered in other categories. He has also been one of its biggest critics, last year, after fellow artist The weekend received no nominations, Drake called out the Grammys on his Instagram story.

“If there’s people who have regular jobs who are coming out in the rain, in the snow, spending their hard earned money to buy tickets to come to your shows, you don’t need this right here. I promised you, you already won,” said Drake while holding his trophy. Before the rapper continued, his speech was cut off.