The Weeknd is nominated for 3 Grammys after saying he'd boycott ceremony

The nominations come after he called the Grammys 'corrupt.'

The Weeknd, real name Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, earned Grammy nominations for appearing on Kanye West's song"Hurricane" and two album of the year nominees, Doja Cat's"Planet Her" deluxe edition and West's"Donda."Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for iHeartMedia

The 2020 snub from the Grammys caused the Weeknd to announce he was done with the organization. As he said earlier this year to, he will"no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys" due to"secret committees" involved in the nomination process. The Weeknd along with other artists benefited from a rule adjustment this year. Previously, songwriters had to have contributed to at least 33% of a best album nominee to get their own nomination;All of which explains his three nominations for the 2022 Grammys.Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for TW

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