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Drake withdraws from Grammy Awards nominations

Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” album was nominated for Best Rap Album and his “Way 2 Sexy” was nominated Best Rap Performance.

• December 6, 2021
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Canadian rapper Drake has recently withdrew his   Grammy Awards nomination.

According to Variety, a source had revealed to them that the artist and his management had withdrawn his two “major category” Grammy Award nomination.

The reason for his action is yet to be confirmed.

Drake’s recent album “Certified Lover Boy” was nominated for Best Rap Album and his hit track “Way 2 Sexy” featuring Future and Young Thug, was nominated Best Rap Performance.

The Grammy website is expected to update the list, removing Drake’s nominations as soon as possible.

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