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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsKanye West Barred From Performing at Grammys Due to 'Concerning Online Behavior,' Rep Confirms
Wests rep cited a report in the Blast posted late Friday claiming that the artists team received a phone call Friday night informing him he had been unfortunately removed from the lineup of performers for the show due to his concerning online behavior. While West, who is up for five 2022 Grammy Awards, was not among the first list of performers announced on Tuesday, he may have been a planned performer. A rep for West sent Variety a link to that story, saying only This is confirmed; the rep did not respond to requests for further information, although the Blast report states, Our sources say Kanyes team isnt surprised by the decision.
Nor should they be. While Academy reps did not respond to requests for comment, there are many reasons why a Kanye West performance on live network television would be a prohibitively risky proposition. Based on his social media posts and activity in the past few months alone, he might use the stage to continue his online harassment of Pete Davidson, his estranged wife Kim Kardashians new boyfriend; he could attempt to lobby public sentiment for custody of his children; he could make some statement in support of accused sex offender Marilyn Manson or unrepentant homophobe DaBaby, both of whom he has featured at his recent concerts or listening events; he could make more misguided statements about slavery or revive his stumping for former President Trump. Conversely, he could use the platform to do something that isnt self-serving, self-referential or sheer trolling, like when he unexpectedly said George Bush doesnt care about Black people during a televised Hurricane Katrina fundraiser in 2005.
Perhaps most of all, the report stated the decision was made partially because of concerns over possible interactions between West and Grammy host Trevor Noah; West used a slur against Noah in an Instagram post regarding comments the Daily Show host made regarding his split with Kardashian, resulting in a 24-hour ban from the platform. In response, Noah wrote, Ill be honest with you what I see from the situation is a woman who wants to live her life without being harassed by an ex-boyfriend or an ex-husband or an ex-anything.
https://variety.com/2022/music/news/kanye-west-grammys-concerning-online-behavior-1235209759/
hlthe2b
(101,730 posts)--just like his idol, Trump does with his. I'm no Kardashian fan, but this is blatant and dangerous misogynistic bullying.
That virtually no one will tell this cretin "NO" is the problem, only exacerbated by his refusal to stay on his meds.
Cha
(295,929 posts)say at the Grammys.
Good on the Grammy Peeps!
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Ohio Joe
(21,656 posts)I really think its past time authorities intervene.
Initech
(99,915 posts)Blue Owl
(49,934 posts)We don't wanna hear from "Ye" again...
Quakerfriend
(5,417 posts)Nice one!
questionseverything
(9,631 posts)Unhinged
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redwitch
(14,933 posts)Hes stalking his ex and threatening violence. He should be in a hospital being evaluated.
ripcord
(5,084 posts)BlackSkimmer
(51,308 posts)Have you seen the threats he has made?
11 Bravo
(23,922 posts)Maybe they need a back up singer at Merde-A-Lago.
alphafemale
(18,497 posts)Beyonce looked like she wanted to evaporate.
Takket
(21,425 posts)who refuses to get the help he needs.
I can't believe in this society where people are "cancelled" (i hate that term but it helps paint the picture...) for way less, that this guy gets away with the things he does and says.
Cha
(295,929 posts)TY.
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tblue37
(64,982 posts)Cha
(295,929 posts)https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/trevor-noah-addresses-larger-issue-of-abuse-in-kim-kanye-split/ar-AAVdvMA?ocid=uxbndlbing
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AverageOldGuy
(1,464 posts). . . Kim and Kanye?
Cha
(295,929 posts)Cha
(295,929 posts)Newsweek has an article talking about Trevor Noah's report on it.
Trevor Noah Addresses Larger Issue of Abuse in Kim-Kanye Split
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/trevor-noah-addresses-larger-issue-of-abuse-in-kim-kanye-split/ar-AAVdvMA?ocid=uxbndlbing
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BlackSkimmer
(51,308 posts)Or maybe its BECAUSE of all his money. At any rate, no one in his circle cares enough to say something to him.
Or, maybe they have. The guys riding for a fall. Hopefully he takes no one down with him.
TNNurse
(6,911 posts)Should not be allowed into the building.
AverageOldGuy
(1,464 posts). . . about the Grammies, Oscars, and any of these other celebrations of mutual ass-kissing by a gang of over-privileged, under-educated clowns whose opinions on current events generally don't amount to a dog's fart?