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Grammys Boycott by Drake, BTS, Stray Kids
Drake, BTS, and Stray Kids skip 2027 Grammys nominations over new Asian pop category.
In brief
Drake, BTS, and Stray Kids skip 2027 Grammys nominations over new Asian pop category. Drake, BTS, and Stray Kids will not submit music for 2027 Grammys due to the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. Originally reported by Consequence.
2027 Grammys Eligibility
Music released between August 31st, 2025 and August 28th, 2026 qualifies for 2027 Grammys nominations.
Drake's 2027 Grammys Opt-Out
Drake will not submit music from his 2026 albums Iceman, Maid of Honor, and Habibti for 2027 Grammys.
Drake's Past Grammys Decisions
Drake previously skipped submitting 2018's More Life, 2021's Certified Lover Boy, and 2022's Honestly, Nevermind for Grammys.
BTS's 2027 Grammys Decision
BTS will not submit their 2026 album ARIRANG for 2027 Grammys due to the new Asian pop category.
BTS's Reason for Boycott
BTS stated they hope music can be heard and loved without being divided by region or language.
Recording Academy's Response
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. confirmed the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category will remain for 2027.
The main idea
Drake, BTS, and Stray Kids will not submit music for 2027 Grammys due to the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
