Drake Withdraws 2022 Grammy Nominations

Drake has withdrawn his two Grammy nominations.

A rep for the Recording Academy tells Variety that the decision was made by Drake and his management, but no explanation was given.

Drake was nominated for Best Rap Album for Certified Lover Boy and Best Rap Performance for “Way 2 Sexy,” his collaboration with Future and Young Thug, at the 64th annual show.

In the Best Rap Album category, the nominees also included Kanye West’s Donda, J. Cole’s The Off-Season, Nas’ King’s Disease II, and Tyler, the Creator’s Call Me If You Get Lost.

The 64th annual Grammy Awards are set to take place Jan. 31 in Los Angeles. Jon Batiste leads with 11 nominations, followed by Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and H.E.R. with eight each.