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JAY-Z Might Not Be Performing at the 2018 Grammy Awards
The 60th annual Grammy Award’s ceremony is coming up fast and so far, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, SZA, Cardi B and more have been announced as performers. However, among the lengthy list of artists taking the stage, JAY-Z — who is up for eight awards — hasn’t been announced, leading many to believe the rapper is sitting this one out.
HITS Daily Double reported that “sources” told the outlet JAY-Z has decided not to perform at this year’s Grammy awards. On Jan. 27, a day prior to the annual event, JAY-Z will be honored with the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award for “his contributions as an industry trailblazer and music visionary.”
“JAY-Z also embodies the vibrant spirit of New York City and we couldn’t imagine a more fitting honoree as we return to Manhattan for this year’s GRAMMY Awards,” Neil Portnow, president/ceo of the Recording Academy said. JAY-Z leads the charge with eight Grammy nominations including album of the year, song of the year, best rap album, best rap song, record of the year, best rap/sung collaboration, best music video, and best rap performance.
Hov’s latest album didn’t only earn him Grammy nods; in addition to his Grammy nominations, JAY-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, will be honored at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards for their 4:44 collaboration “Smile,” where Gloria shares her coming out story.
Billboard has reached out to JAY-Z’s reps for confirmation.
The 2018 Grammy Awards will be held at Madison Square Garden this Sunday (Jan. 28) and will air live on CBS beginning at 7:30 pm EST.
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DAVE EAST “FROM THE DIRT” TOUR- KICKING OFF APRIL 16 IN HARTFORD, CT
National Tour Will Hit 20 Cities Including Boston, Toronto, Oakland, Dallas and Brooklyn
For Immediate Release- April, 12th, 2025– Harlem Grammy nominated rapper and actor Dave East is officially hitting the road with his much -anticipated From The Dirt Tour, beginning April, 16th in Hartford, CT and is scheduled to conclude in Brooklyn, NY on June 14, 2025. Known for street-style, lyrical storytelling, East will bring his signature sound and magnetic following to over 20 cities across North America.
In celebration of his latest musical projects and fan-favorite hits, East will take audiences on journey through- his discography-bringing his gritty realism and high energy to every stage.
Tickets and VIP packages are available now at www.ftdnyc.com.
4/16- Hartford , CT- The Webster
4/17- Ashbury Park, NJ- House of Independents
4/18- Lancaster, PA_ Lancaster and Co Convention Center
4/19- Hermon, ME- Morgan Hil Event Center
4/20- Boston, MA -Big Night Live
4/22- Toronto, ON- Annabel’s
4/26- West Chicago, IL- The WC Social Club
4/27- Madison, WI – The Annex
4/30- Topeka, KS- The woodshed
5/1- Lincoln, NE- Bourbon Theatre
5/2- Colorado Springs, CO- Sunshine Studios
5/3- Greenly, CO- Moxi Theater
5/9- Everett,WA- Tony vs. Garage
5/14- Oakland, CA- The New Parish
5/15- Santa Ana, CA- La Santa
5/16- San Diego, CA- Booze Brothers Brewing
5/18- Tuscon, AZ- 191 Toole
5/22- Hobbs, NM- Diamond Lils
5/23- Dallas, TX- Trees
5/25- Houston, TX- Warehouse Live Midtown
6/7- Buffalo, NY- Showplace Theater
6/8- Rochester, NY- Water STreet Music Hall
6/10- Cleveland, OH- Grog Shop
6/14- Brooklyn, NY- Brooklyn Steel
For Press inquiries, media credentials or interview opportunities, please contact Julie Hansson ([email protected]) or Craig Martin ([email protected]).
Follow Dave East on Instagram: @daveeast
Official Tour Site: www.ftdnyc.com
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