André 3000 to Miss 2025 Grammy Awards

André 3000 has announced that he will not be attending the 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony this Sunday night, as he shared in a statement on Saturday.

Instagram Announcement

In a heartfelt Instagram post made Saturday morning, the Outkast member expressed his regret about missing the event but mentioned that “some of the New Blue Sun musicians, friends, and supporters will be in attendance.” André 3000, whose full name is André Lauren Benjamin, is nominated for Album of the Year, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Instrumental Composition for his debut solo album, New Blue Sun.

Creative Collaboration

Reflecting on the album’s creation, André 3000 stated, “Our album was conceived and recorded in Los Angeles with a spirit of openness and creative collaboration. We hope that the rebound of Los Angeles is swift and renewing. Congrats to all the musicians and collaborators being acknowledged. Keep playing.”

Star-Studded Performers

This year’s Grammy Awards will feature performances from a lineup of talented artists including Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and many more. The event aims to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles.

Music’s Role in Recovery

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. emphasized the significance of this year’s ceremony, stating, “The upcoming Grammy Awards won’t just be about celebrating and honoring the best in music this year; it will also show how the power of music can help rebuild, uplift, and support those in need.” He expressed excitement about the community of artists coming together to support their peers affected by the recent wildfires.

Leading Nominees

Beyoncé leads the nominations with an impressive 11 nods. Following closely are Lamar, Charli XCX, and Eilish with seven nominations each, while Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan trail with six nominations.

Event Details

The 2025 Grammys will be broadcast live on February 2 from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Trevor Noah will host the event for the fifth consecutive year. Notable presenters include Swift, Will Smith, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, and SZA.

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Persons

André 3000, André Lauren Benjamin, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Shakira, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Benson Boone, Doechii, RAYE, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Harvey Mason Jr., Beyoncé, Lamar, Taylor Swift, Will Smith, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Victoria Monét

Company Names

Crypto.com

Titles

New Blue Sun, Grammy Awards

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