21 Savage’s absence was felt on the Grammys.
The rapper, who’s in federal immigration custody whereas going through potential deportation, was slated to carry out “rockstar” with Publish Malone at Sunday’s present previous to his arrest.
Based on one his managers, Kei Henderson, his workforce tried to get different artists to carry out in his place. “We reached out to a number of artists to carry out Savage’s verse and/or stand in solidarity on stage on his behalf,” tweeted Kei.
We reached out to a number of artists to carry out Savage’s verse and/or stand in solidarity on stage on his behalf.
— Kei (@keiopensdoors) February 11, 2019
His verse didn’t air in the course of the efficiency and nobody crammed in for him.
Malone confronted backlash on social media for not acknowledging Savage throughout his efficiency with the Pink Scorching Chili Peppers. However he was seen backstage sporting a “21 Savage” T-shirt, which he wore beneath his jacket in the course of the efficiency.
“Somebody from Epic despatched me the picture Publish sporting the Savage tee earlier than he carried out,” added Kei.” I admire the notion. Lord is aware of me, Meezy and our workforce tried to solidify recognition for Savage in the course of the efficiency ‘Rockstar,’ it simply didn’t work out that method.”
— not a salad dressing (@cmigueldelpozo) February 11, 2019
Somebody from Epic despatched me the picture Publish sporting the Savage tee earlier than he carried out. I admire the notion. Lord is aware of me, Meezy and our workforce tried to solidify recognition for Savage in the course of the efficiency “Rockstar,” it simply didn’t work out that method.
— Kei (@keiopensdoors) February 11, 2019
21 Savage, who was born in the UK as Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and faces deportation after overstaying his U.S. visa. He’s being held with out bail and was compelled to overlook the Grammys, regardless of his two nominations for “rockstar.”
Ludwig Goransson, producer Infantile Gambino’s “This Is America,” was the one one to publicly acknowledge Savage, whose vocals seem on the Grammy-winning tune.
“Regardless of the place you’re born or what nation you’re from, you join with ‘This Is America,’” mentioned Goransson whereas accepting the award for File the 12 months. “It speaks to folks, it connects proper to your soul—calls out injustice, celebrates life, and reunites us on the identical time. We wish to thank all of the rappers on the tune. 21 Savage—he ought to be right here tonight.”