The Grammys have canceled Kanye West’s performance this year, citing “concerning online behavior,” according to sources. However, musicians and friends are rallying around the rapper in the wake of the questionable decision.
According to sources close to the ‘Donda’ rapper, his team received a phone call earlier this evening notifying him that he had been dropped from the show’s lineup.
According to insiders, the Academy Awards presentation is “unfortunately” taking this stance “due to what they deem to be concerning online behavior.” Kanye’s recent suspension from Instagram didn’t help matters.
Other musicians were upset by the Grammy situation, including rapper The Game, who backed Kanye West on Instagram.
“Time & time again they show us that they only want to STEAL the culture, not allow you to ever be their equals. In a more than obvious move for reasons of minuscule actions…. The Grammys have at the last minute decided to pull (Kanye West) from performing on the show as if we didn’t know it was coming,” Game wrote.
He continued, “Could be because (Trevor Noah) is hosting and there was a conversation held amongst his team & the academy that led to the decision or because Ye’s account was suspended just days ago for reasons unknown, especially in a world where all the negativities of the world can be found on the same app with no repercussions or suspensions…. We’ll just say it’s all of the above & a continuous disrespect for us & all that we have brought to the table in entertainment, media & sports over the last 100 years especially.”