André 3000, who’s nominated for album of the yr on the 2025 Grammy Awards, won’t be in attendance at Sunday’s (Feb. 2) ceremony in Los Angeles.
“Sadly, I’m not in a position to attend the GRAMMYs tomorrow however a few of the New Blue Solar musicians, associates and supporters will likely be in attendance,” he wrote in an Instagram put up 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 Exhausting and Gentle, Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Division at this yr’s awards present. Album of the yr is without doubt 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 Wished to Make a ‘Rap’ Album However This Is Actually The Method 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 artistic 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. “Preserve taking part in.”
In November, he commented on his nominations throughout an interview, saying, “I’m simply blissful to receives a commission consideration to. The awards are good as a result of you realize at that time extra individuals get to pay attention and take note of what you’re doing, so greater than something, that’s what I really like about it.” He additionally famous he’ll be engaged on new music in 2025.
The 2025 Grammys will likely 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 under.
