# Grammys Boycott by Drake, BTS, Stray Kids

> Drake, BTS, and Stray Kids skip 2027 Grammys nominations over new Asian pop category.
- Title: Grammys Boycott by Drake, BTS, Stray Kids · Consequence
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: drake, bts, stray kids, grammys, 2027, best asian pop music performance, recording academy, music, culture, entertainment, Boycott, Stray
- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/2027-grammys-boycott-drake-stray-kids-bts
- Published: 2026-10-06T17:37:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: drake, bts, stray kids, grammys, 2027, best asian pop music performance, recording academy, music, culture, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Drake, BTS, and Stray Kids will not submit music for 2027 Grammys due to the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.