Drake Won’t Submit Any of His Three Albums to the 2027 Grammys: Report

Drake has decided against entering any of his three recent albums—Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour—into the running for the 2027 Grammy Awards, according to a report from Rolling Stone. This move continues the rapper’s complex relationship with the prestigious music ceremony.

The trio of albums marks a prolific period for Drake, emerging after the high-profile 2024 rap feud between him and Kendrick Lamar. Despite the heated rivalry, all three projects maintained strong chart performances throughout the summer. Notably, Iceman surpassed previous milestones by breaking Drake’s own record for the longest stay atop Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, eclipsing the 12-week reign previously held by his 2011 album Take Care.

Drake’s ambivalence toward the Grammys is not new. He has openly expressed skepticism about the institution, opting out of submitting several of his previous works. For instance, he chose not to submit More Life in 2018, retracted the submission of Certified Lover Boy in 2022, and withheld Honestly, Nevermind from contention the following year. The joint album Her Loss, released in collaboration with 21 Savage, was submitted for the 2024 Grammys but ultimately lost Best Rap Album to Killer Mike’s Michael.

The decision to skip submissions for his latest albums seems to echo sentiments hinted at in his music itself. On the closing track of Iceman, Drake raps about his stance toward the awards, signaling a conscious choice to exclude the album from Grammy consideration.

This development also unfolds against the backdrop of ongoing legal battles involving Drake and his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG). The rapper’s team has been engaged in litigation over UMG’s promotion of a diss track titled Not Like Us, which contains allegedly defamatory lyrics. Although a federal judge dismissed Drake’s lawsuit last year, his legal team has filed an appeal, with oral arguments slated for December. Notably, Not Like Us secured five Grammy wins in 2025, further complicating Drake’s relationship with the awards.

Drake’s reluctance to engage with the Grammys appears multifaceted. Beyond personal and professional disputes, his choices may reflect broader concerns about how his work is recognized and validated within the industry. His recent decision underscores a continued distancing from the awards, despite his commercial success and influence.

The impact of these albums on Drake’s career remains significant. Iceman’s record-breaking chart performance highlights his ongoing relevance and ability to dominate key music metrics. Habibti and Maid of Honour have also contributed to maintaining his visibility and artistic output during a turbulent period marked by public feuds and legal scrutiny.

While details about the full reasoning behind Drake’s decision to forgo Grammy submissions remain limited, the pattern of selective participation in the awards suggests a deliberate strategy. Whether this stance will influence other artists or prompt changes within the Grammy voting or submission processes is yet to be seen.

As the 2027 Grammy Awards approach, Drake’s absence from the nominee roster for his latest albums will mark a notable omission. Observers will watch closely to see how this affects both the awards landscape and Drake’s evolving relationship with industry institutions.