The Academy Awards are coming up in a few weeks, and while that show has been saddled with the controversial decision to ask Kevin Hart to host and then the thrilling showbiz drama of Hart dropping out and the Academy struggling finding anyone to replace him, the Grammys have been facing a difficult situation of their own going into tonight’s ceremony.
Cardi B performs “Money” at the 61st annual Grammy Awards
However, some of the music industry’s biggest names were no-shows at Grammy Awards.
Taylor Swift skipped the show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, according to Variety. The 10-time Grammy winner is filming the musical adaptation of “Cats” in London.
Childish Gambino, who won record of the year, best rap/sung performance and best music video, didn’t attend the show, even though his hit “This is America” made history by being the first rap tune to win song of the year.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar was also a no-show. His song “King’s dead” tied with Anderson .Paak’s “Bubblin” for best rap performance.