André 3000, who’s nominated for album of the 12 months on the 2025 Grammy Awards, is not going to be in attendance at Sunday’s (Feb. 2) ceremony in Los Angeles.
“Sadly, I’m not capable of attend the GRAMMYs tomorrow however a few of the New Blue Solar musicians, pals and supporters might be in attendance,” he wrote in an Instagram submit on Saturday (Feb. 1), not giving the explanation for his absence.
André’s instrumental album New Blue Solar competes with Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Sabrina Carpenter’s Brief n’ Candy, Charli XCX’s Brat, Jacob Collier’s Djesse Vol. 4, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Laborious and Mushy, Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Division at this 12 months’s awards present. Album of the 12 months is likely one of the most anticipated honors to be handed out on the Grammys.
New Blue Solar can be up for the Grammy for finest various jazz album, and the Outkast member’s “I Swear, I Actually Needed to Make a ‘Rap’ Album However This Is Actually The Means The Wind Blew Me This Time” is nominated for finest instrumental composition.
In his assertion on Saturday, André added, “Our album was conceived and recorded in Los Angeles with the spirit of openness and inventive collaboration. We hope that the rebound of Los Angeles is swift and renewing.”
“Congrats to all of the musicians and collaborators being acknowledged,” he stated. “Hold taking part in.”
In November, he commented on his nominations throughout an interview, saying, “I’m simply glad to receives a commission consideration to. The awards are good as a result of you realize at that time extra individuals get to hear and take note of what you’re doing, so greater than something, that’s what I like about it.” He additionally famous he’ll be engaged on new music in 2025.
The 2025 Grammys might be broadcast stay on Feb. 2 from the Crypto.com Area in Los Angeles, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Trevor Noah hosts the 67th annual ceremony.
See his announcement in its entirety beneath.
