Album of the Year nominee Andre 3000 pulls out of Grammys

ANI February 2, 2025 258 views

Andre 3000 has surprisingly announced he won't attend the 2025 Grammy Awards, even though his debut solo jazz album "New Blue Sun" is nominated for Album of the Year. Despite his absence, some of his musicians and supporters will represent the project at the ceremony. The Grammys, hosted by Trevor Noah, will take place in Los Angeles and feature performances by major artists like Billie Eilish and Beyoncé. It's a significant moment for Andre 3000, marking his first solo album and Grammy recognition in the jazz genre.

"Our album was conceived and recorded in LoS Angeles with the spirit of openness and creative collaboration" - Andre 3000
Washington DC, February 2: American singer and songwriter Andre 3000 has shared that he will not be attending the much-awaited 2025 Grammy Awards, which is set to take place on February 2. The Outkast member, whose real name is Andre Lauren Benjamin, shared the news on Saturday.

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Andre 3000 receives three Grammy nominations for New Blue Sun

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Jazz album marks his debut solo project

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Will not attend ceremony on February 2

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Musicians and supporters will represent album

Taking to his Instagram account, Andre said that he would be unable to attend the ceremony but mentioned that "some of the New Blue Sun musicians, friends, and supporters will be in attendance."

His album New Blue Sun, a new age jazz project and his debut solo album, has earned him three Grammy nominations--Album of the Year, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Instrumental Composition.

"Unfortunately, I'm not able to attend the GRAMMYs tomorrow but some of the New Blue Sun musicians, friends and supporters will be in attendance. Our album was conceived and recorded in LoS Angeles with the spirit of openness and creative collaboration. We hope that the rebound of Los Angeles is swift and renewing.

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Congrats to all the musicians and collaborators being acknowledged. Keep playing," read his Instagram post.

The 2025 Grammy Awards will be hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth consecutive year at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event will also raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts in L.A. Artists like Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga will perform at the ceremony.

Beyonce leads the nominations this year with 11 nods, while Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, and Eilish each have seven. Taylor Swift, Carpenter, and Chappell Roan are also among the top nominees.

Presenters for the night will include Swift, Will Smith, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Queen Latifah, and SZA.

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