“Racist!” Alleged Decision About BLACKPINK Regarding The GRAMMYs Spark Outrage

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“They bend the rules for western artists…”

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A recent tweet about the GRAMMYs regarding BLACKPINK has sparked major outrage.

GYuCekVaEAAa1B5The members of BLACKPINK

Although BLACKPINK is on tour, the members have spent the last year focusing on solo projects, with each member releasing hit tracks. The members even showcased the popularity by performing them during their recent shows with the rest of the group, including “APT,” “FUTW,” “like JENNIE,” and “earthquake.”

APT FUTW
EARTHQUAKE LIKE JENNIE pic.twitter.com/O8YuSutBPZ

— blackpink (@blckpinkpic) July 28, 2025

In the midst of conversations surrounding the GRAMMYs, a tweet sparked major criticism after it was revealed that a HDD Insider had said that BLACKPINK were not eligible for the “best new artist” category as solo artists due to their recognition as a group, although they have not had a nomination for the awards before.

According to HDD, the members of BLACKPINK are not eligible as soloists for the “Best New Artist” category at the GRAMMYs, as the awards do not allow artists with previous group recognition. pic.twitter.com/ZdoVjHtSK2

— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) July 28, 2025

Although it isn’t a new rule, netizens called out the “racist” double-standards with the rules, pointing out that it has seemingly not mattered when it came to other Western artists, with many mentioning Sabrina Carpenter.

Y’all will never not tell me that fuck ass awards r not racist. Coz why is that everytime an aoc from a band/group goes solo, they r not eligible but a fuckass yt man can be? And they change the rules just for him? https://t.co/WJ9BevB3wk

— N 𐙚 | KrishVaani ♥️♥️ (@pagesnfiction) July 28, 2025

These super talented girls can’t be nominated, but Sabrina could, having a decade-long career and 5 albums https://t.co/lP62Wb83DE pic.twitter.com/UxRLqv2lQ7

— irie lohan (@sunraesandirie) July 28, 2025

Oh please best new artist is literally a ‘breakthrough artist ‘ and ROSÉ deserve it. Group recognition is different from a SOLE RECOGNITION https://t.co/Xfzu3J40XE

— Vogue1997_ll• Georgia (@RoseannTheAce) July 29, 2025

Why is grammy this big?like where is the hype comming from that shit is racist towards Asian and some black people https://t.co/RyUqskVRsQ

— 𓆩KIKI𓆪 (@KIKI_blooms) July 29, 2025

thats some actual bullshit they bend the rules for western artist that will have a decade career of eps and singles but count them for bna but these girls with actual SOLO debut albums cant be nominated? https://t.co/oQkbZxKlc4

— santiago (@winterthirsty) July 28, 2025

but sabrina with 6 albums, multiple hits & music scene recognition can be nominated AND win? https://t.co/aFmGzuGMba

— ☆ (@LIVIEPRINT) July 28, 2025

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