Topline
Rock singer and songwriter Marilyn Manson, whose recent Grammy nods have drawn controversy as he faces allegations of sexual assault, has lost one of his Grammy nominations for his work on Kanye West’s Donda album for an unknown reason.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Marilyn Manson attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party ... [+]
Key Facts
Manson — whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner — is credited as one of the writers for Kanye West’s album Donda, which is up for album of the year, and as a writer for West’s song “Jail,” which is nominated for best rap song.
Manson’s name has been removed under the Grammy category for best rap song on its website, however, the Recording Academy did not give a reason for the removal.
Forbes has reached out to the Recording Academy for comment.
Crucial Quote
Recording Academy’s CEO Harvey Mason Jr. told The Wrap the Recording Academy will not “restrict” people from making nomination submissions, and the academy does not “look back at people’s history” or their “criminal record,” only if their submission is “eligible.”
Key Background
On Monday, L.A. County Sheriff’s Department searched Manson’s home and confiscated media devices as part of their investigation into reports of alleged sexual abuse connected to Manson. Several women Manson had previously dated, including actress Evan Rachel Wood and actress Esmé Bianco, have come forward accusing Manson of abuse and sexual assault. Manson also faces multiple lawsuits from some of the women who have accused him of abuse, including Bianco, who claimed he raped her. Manson has denied the allegations, and his lawyer has called the claims “untrue” and “meritless.”
Tangent
Other controversial Grammy nominees include Louis C.K., who admitted to sexual misconduct in 2017, and Dave Chappelle, who faced backlash over comments he made in his comedy special The Closer, which has been criticized by some for being transphobic.
