Recording Academy to Introduce Asian Pop Category at 2027 Grammys Despite BTS Boycott
The Recording Academy will introduce the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards despite criticism and a boycott by BTS, who declined to submit music. The Academy's CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., said consultations with Asian music community leaders revealed mixed reactions but strong support from many artists. The Academy plans to continue discussions but decided to proceed with the category to broaden recognition of Asian music.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 2 Oct, 04:04 am. Other outlets followed.