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On February 2, during the highly anticipated ceremony, Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO and president of the Recording Academy, took a moment to address the audience about his tenure with the organization. In his speech, Mason referenced the impactful boycott initiated by The Weekend, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye. He recalled the day the news broke of The Weekend’s allegations against the Academy, highlighting not only the surprise but also the gravity of the situation.
Mason remarked that the headlines surrounding The Weekend’s boycott made for a rather intriguing breakfast read, emphasizing that public criticism, while challenging, can serve as a catalyst for positive change.