Kendrick Lamar leads the list of nomimees for 2016 and will comepete for 11 awards at this year’s event.
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“I am not performing at the Grammy Awards…”
Still he was grateful they thought of him, adding “but hey it’s the thought that counts”.
Instead, the advert probably nods to Drake’s four Grammy nominations.
Many other artists who haven’t been named as performers were also featured in the commercial – the likes of Ice Cube, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and Nicki Minaj. These artists (along with Drake) were advertised as appearing (not necessarily performing) during the first hour of the show, though the extent of their involvement wasn’t really made clear.
‘Taylor Swift will return to the Grammy stage for a performance at the 58th Grammys!’ It would makes sense for the OVO leader to make an appearance since he is nominated for five awards including Best Rap Album for If You’re Reading This Its Too Late.
This year, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient David Bowie will be honoured with a tribute by six-time Grammy victor and current nominee Lady Gaga. The awards he’s nominated for include Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Album.
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The 2016 Grammy Awards is airing live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
