The Weeknd was also working on plans to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime show prior to nominations. A TMZ report fueled rumors that the Grammy Awards snubbed him out of spite following “testy” negotiations and an ultimatum forcing the hitmaker to choose between one gig or the other.
The Weeknd later confirmed in a tweet he was collaborating with the Grammys “for weeks” on a performance for the show, a sure sign that he would’ve been nominated.
Collaboratively planning a performance for weeks to not being invited? In my opinion zero nominations = you’re not invited!