Grammys Won’t Retire the ‘Asian Pop’ Category — Harvey Mason Says ‘It’s the Right Conclusion for the Music Community Overall’ Despite BTS and Stray Kids Boycotts

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October 2, 2026

Grammys Won’t Retire the ‘Asian Pop’ Category — Harvey Mason Says ‘It’s the Right Conclusion for the Music Community Overall’ Despite BTS and Stray Kids Boycotts
Grammys Won’t Retire the ‘Asian Pop’ Category — Harvey Mason Says ‘It’s the Right Conclusion for the Music Community Overall’ Despite BTS and Stray Kids Boycotts

October 2, 2026

Nevoral

Grammys Won’t Retire the ‘Asian Pop’ Category — Harvey Mason Says ‘It’s the Right Conclusion for the Music Community Overall’ Despite BTS and Stray Kids Boycotts

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Despite facing considerable pushback – and prompting multiple boycotts – the Grammys’ controversial “Best Asian Pop Music Performance” award category will still be part of the 2027 event. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. confirmed as much in a statement today, following uncertainty about the category’s status at the forthcoming 69th Grammy Awards…
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