The Weeknd ended his boycott of The Grammys

The Weeknd ended his boycott of the Grammys and the timing couldn’t be more perfect
The Weeknd announced a world tour last week, but that wasn’t the only news. The singer ended his four-year boycott of the Grammys on Sunday, when he took to the stage at the awards show to perform.
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The Weeknd sang two new songs from his just-released album “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The singer opened with “Cry for Me” and followed it with “Timeless,” which included a performance from Playboi Carti, who is featured on the studio recording.
The Weeknd ends yearslong Grammys boycott with surprise performance
The Weeknd, who once called The Recording Academy "corrupt,​" performed his new song "Cry For Me" on stage at the 2025 Grammy Awards​.
The Weeknd Makes Surprise Return to 2025 Grammys 4 Years After Boycotting Awards Show
The Weeknd shocked fans by giving a surprise performance at the 2025 Grammys four years after boycotting the show.
The Weeknd breaks his Grammys boycott with surprise performance
The Weeknd started his boycott of the ceremony after he was shut out of 2021's awards. The Weeknd surprised attendees and viewers of the 2025 Grammy Awards with an unexpected performance during Sunday night's ceremony.
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The Weeknd Ends Grammy Boycott For Surprise Performance
Nearly four years later, The Weeknd has ended his Grammy boycott. After telling The New York Times in 2021 that he would no longer allow his label to submit him to the awards show, the Recording Academy welcomed the 4x Grammy winner for a surprise performance during the 67th Grammy Awards.
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Video: The Weeknd Ends GRAMMYs Boycott With Surprise Return and Performance
The Weeknd Ends GRAMMYs Boycott With Surprise Return and Performance The Weeknd makes a surprise return to the GRAMMYs stage after previously boycotting the awards show for its lack of transparency and diversity.
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