Posted by In a move that underscores his ongoing tension with The Recording Academy, Drake has reportedly opted out of the 2027 Grammy Awards entirely. Sources close to the situation have confirmed that the Toronto-born superstar did not submit any music for consideration this year, effectively continuing his silent boycott of the prestigious ceremony.
The decision means that high-profile 2026 projects, including his albums Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour, will not be eligible for nomination. This latest development is consistent with the complicated relationship the artist has maintained with the institution since he first voiced public criticism of the awards in 2017. While he has participated sporadically in the years since—most notably submitting his collaborative project Her Loss with 21 Savage in 2024—his engagement has remained inconsistent.
Drake’s last victory at the ceremony occurred in 2023, when he secured the award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for his contribution to the Future track “Wait for U,” which also featured Tems. Despite his absence from the upcoming ballot, the artist is showing no signs of slowing down his professional output.
Looking ahead, the rapper is preparing for a massive 2027, with plans to launch a global tour to support his latest trio of albums. “Obviously, a tour is coming, and there is other things on the horizon,” he noted in a recent interview. “Some big shows. We’ll be out in 2027 to see everybody again across the world.” Rumors also continue to circulate regarding his potential involvement as a headliner for the 2027 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.
As the industry prepares for the 2027 Grammy Award nominations, which are scheduled to be announced on November 16, the absence of one of music’s biggest stars serves as a stark reminder of the evolving power dynamics between top-tier artists and traditional award bodies.