Grammys CEO Defends New Asian Pop Category After BTS Boycott of 2027 Awards

Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. defended its new Asian Pop category Wednesday, saying it was designed to "expand" recognition after BTS announced it would boycott the upcoming awards process. "I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year, but as a music creator, I understand and respect their decision," Mason Jr. wrote in a Wednesday statement released on Instagram. "I do want to clarify something that seems to be getting lost in the conversation. The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, artistry coming out of . . .