André 3000 Skips Grammys Despite Album of the Year Nomination

The OutKast artist's experimental flute album, 'New Blue Sun,' is nominated in three categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

André 3000 announced via Instagram that he will not attend the 2025 Grammys, offering no specific reason for his absence.
'New Blue Sun,' his debut solo album, is nominated for Album of the Year, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Instrumental Composition.
The 87-minute ambient jazz album features André playing various flutes and digital wind instruments, with no vocals or traditional rap elements.
André expressed gratitude for the nominations, highlighting the album's creative collaboration in Los Angeles and offering support for the city's recovery from recent wildfires.
The 2025 Grammys, hosted by Trevor Noah, are being held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will also raise funds for wildfire relief efforts.