This year, the Recording Academy has also been plagued by sexism criticism. Ariana Grande recently pulled out of her performance for Sunday's ceremony and has since called out Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich for lying about the reasons behind her absence.
Ehrlich had told the Associated Press that Grande was in talks to perform at the Grammys on Sunday, but ultimately “felt it was too late for her to pull something together”.
Grande has publicly disputed that lack of time was the deciding factor, tweeting, “I’ve kept my mouth shut, but now you’re lying about me.”
“i can pull together a performance over night and you know that, Ken,” she continued. “it was when my creativity & self expression was stifled by you, that i decided not to attend. i hope the show is exactly what you want it to be and more.”
The singer went further, claiming that she “offered 3 different songs. it’s about collaboration. it’s about feeling supported. it’s about art and honesty. not politics. not doing favors or playing games. it’s just a game y’all.. and i’m sorry but that’s not what music is to me.”
Grande is believed to have felt 'insulted' when Grammys producers wouldn't allow her to perform her new single 7 Rings. Producers allegedly agreed to 7 Rings only if performed as part of a medley, but Grande backed out when they insisted on choosing the second song.
The Thank U, Next singer isn't the only one to have pulled out of this year's ceremony. Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino all turned down offers to the perform at the show.
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