The Weeknd shocked fans with a surprise performance at the 2025 Grammys, marking his return to the show after previously announcing a boycott following his 2021 snub.
During the ceremony, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. took the stage to acknowledge past criticisms stating, “Over the past few years, we’ve listened, acted, and changed.”
#GRAMMYs CEO announces The Weeknd and the academy have made amends, and brings him out for a surprise performance:
“Over the past few years, we’ve listened, acted, and changed.” pic.twitter.com/7hTjh7665R
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 3, 2025
THE GRAMMY’S APOLOGY TO THE WEEKND pic.twitter.com/M9IxFKALzF
— 𝙼𝙴𝙼𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙾 𝙼𝙾𝚁𝙸 𝚇𝙾💀 (@MementoMoriXO) February 3, 2025
the weeknd delivers an electrifying performance at the grammy awards pic.twitter.com/EUEBMV64sd
— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) February 3, 2025