Andre 3000, Album of the 12 months Nominee, No longer Attending Display

André 3000, who’s nominated for album of the yr on the 2025 Grammy Awards, is probably not in attendance at Sunday’s (Feb. 2) rite in Los Angeles.

“Sadly, I’m now not in a position to wait the GRAMMYs the next day however one of the New Blue Solar musicians, pals and supporters will probably be in attendance,” he wrote in an Instagram put up on Saturday (Feb. 1), now not giving the cause of his absence.

André’s instrumental album New Blue Solar competes with Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Sabrina Wood worker’s Brief n’ Candy, Charli XCX’s Brat, Jacob Collier’s Djesse Vol. 4, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Laborious and Comfortable, Chappell Roan’s The Upward thrust and Fall of a Midwest Princess and Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Division at this yr’s awards display. Album of the yr is likely one of the maximum expected honors to be passed out on the Grammys.

New Blue Solar could also be up for the Grammy for highest choice jazz album, and the Outkast member’s “I Swear, I Truly Sought after to Make a ‘Rap’ Album However This Is Actually The Method The Wind Blew Me This Time” is nominated for highest instrumental composition.

In his commentary on Saturday, André added, “Our album was once conceived and recorded in Los Angeles with the spirit of openness and inventive collaboration. We are hoping that the rebound of Los Angeles is swift and renewing.”

“Congrats to the entire musicians and collaborators being said,” he stated. “Stay taking part in.”

In November, he commented on his nominations all through an interview, pronouncing, “I’m simply glad to receives a commission consideration to. The awards are great as a result of you realize at that time extra other folks get to pay attention and be aware of what you’re doing, so greater than the rest, that’s what I really like about it.” He additionally famous he’ll be running on new tune in 2025.

The 2025 Grammys will probably be broadcast survive Feb. 2 from the Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles, beginning at  8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Trevor Noah hosts the 67th annual rite.

See his announcement in its entirety beneath.