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Coverage dated March 18, 2022

Kanye West Barred From Performing at Grammys, His Rep Confirms

Headline from NBC New York

Kanye West’s planned performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards has been scrapped following his online posts, his rep has confirmed to E! News.

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  1. The Week

    Grammys drop Kanye from performance lineup due to 'concerning online behavior' (opens The Week)

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  2. NBC New York

    Kanye West Barred From Performing at Grammys, His Rep Confirms (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Kanye West’s planned performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards has been scrapped following his online posts, his rep has confirmed to E! News.

  3. Forbes

    Kanye West Reportedly Pulled From Performing At Grammys Over ‘Concerning Online Behavior’ (opens Forbes)

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    The 44-year-old rapper and designer was temporarily banned from Instagram earlier in the week for directing a racial slur at comedian Trevor Noah.

  4. The Guardian

    Kanye West barred from Grammys over ‘concerning online behavior’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Representative confirms rapper will not perform at awards show after he was suspended from Instagram for 24 hours

  5. NBC News

    Ye pulled from performing at the Grammys over 'concerning online behavior' (opens NBC News)

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    Earlier this week, the rapper was temporarily banned from Instagram for violating its policies on hate speech, bullying and harassment.

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